Outreach Worker - South (2)

Job Type
Temporary
Description
Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Do worthwhile work.
• Make a difference in people's lives.

InterCare is searching for a part-time, Outreach Worker to join our Community Outreach team in Pullman! At InterCare, you'll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and competitive compensation.
At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.
Work Schedule:
Temporary Position: End date may vary. 30+ hours per week, typically 4:30pm-10:00pm.
Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for engaging with migrant/seasonal farm workers and informing about InterCare services.

• Plan daily camp visits to designated service area.
• Initiate contact and distribute information to farm workers about InterCare programs and resources.
• Utilize maps, patient charts, and migrant camp directives to locate patients.
• Document enabling services on logs, referral forms, and encounter forms.

Responsible for providing appropriate referrals and support and linkage to care.

• Maintain open and frequent communication with clinic staff and other outreach staff.
• Provide referrals in person, over the phone, or any type of communication to outreach nurses, clinic staff, or other community resources.
• Capture and relay pertinent information when making referrals.
• Identify strategies to facilitate a successful referral.

Responsible for interpreting or translating medical information to patients.

• Communicating effectively medical terminology to migrant/seasonal farm worker.
• Interpret messages and relay information exactly as spoken to the migrant/seasonal farm worker.
• Use alternative solutions to accommodate migrant/seasonal farm worker understanding.

Adhere to all regulatory body, infection control, and organizational standards.
Required Experience:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to document outreach activity on forms and in an Excel log.
• Proficient in use of electronic devices (phone or tablet) to communicate to central dispatch, receive information and schedule transport appointments.
• Bilingual Spanish/English Required
• Displays compassionate, ethical, and professional demeanor.
• Extensive travel using reliable personal vehicle.

InterCare now requires all employees to have the COVID vaccine. You may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.