Community Outreach Worker (Bilingual)

Job description

Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East Hospital is looking for a dedicated Community Outreach Worker to join the team. This role is Ft - Days Vary
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost

Community Outreach Worker Job Responsibilities
• Communicates the program’s purpose and impact to clients and advocates for individual and community health equity. Helps clients identify socio-economic factors affecting their health and develop management plans. Supports clients in understanding care plans and instructions. Identifies and addresses barriers to care for individuals. Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education.
• Assists clients in accessing health services (e.g., medical home, overcoming care barriers).
• Assists clients in homes, communities, clinics, and ER settings. Offers care, support, follow-up, and education in community settings.
• Motivates clients to engage actively in their health and well-being.
• Collects, tracks, and reports community data and benefits. Executes and supports evidence-based community health programs. Contributes to departmental goals and adheres to policies, procedures, and safety standards. Ensures compliance with governmental and accreditation regulations. Documents client encounters, activities, service plans, and outcomes. Maintains comprehensive electronic client files (notes, release of information, assessments).
• Provides instruction on the appropriate use of medical homes and social services. Educates clients on appropriate Emergency Room use and alternative resources.

Minimum Qualifications
• Education: High School or GED