Community of Hope
Outreach Specialist, HONEY (Housing our Newborns, Empowering You)
Community of Hope, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Community of Hope 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overview Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? At Community of Hope, we envision Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful. This position is for you if you are ready to make a positive difference in the community. Our Mission : To improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC more equitable. Our Approach And Values We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do. Position Summary The Outreach Specialist, HONEY (Housing our Newborns, Empowering You) is accountable directly to the Program Director, HONEY. This is a full-time position based out of the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center and the COH Family Health and Birth Center locations in NE, DC. The pay rate for this position ranges between $26.44 - $28.84 per hour and the offer amount is determined by the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience. Indeed provides their own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH's range. Responsibilities Patient Care Works as part of an integrated care team at the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center to connect people who are experiencing homelessness and are pregnant to perinatal care and support systems. During initial intake, assesses client's connections or barriers to receiving perinatal services, preferences for care, risk factors, and works to opt in client to HONEY perinatal care coordination. Identifies and links participants to appropriate and preferred community resources, perinatal care, and wraparound supports for family, in coordination with assigned housing case manager. Opts in, schedules, and sends rides for patients through Rides for Moms partnership with Uber Health (~ 30 rides per month). Documents relevant patient encounters in eCW within 3 business days of interaction. Updates referral and client tracking databases within 1 business day of interaction with clients. Secures patient information and maintains confidentiality of medical records. Outreach & Education Conducts outreach activities to develop relationships with HONEY program participants and partnerships with other government and community-based organizations. Conducts outreach to homeless service and healthcare providers to build partnerships and opportunities for collaboration, training, and client support (e.g.: referrals, programming updates, etc.). Attends community events, tabling events, meetings, and conferences as requested to promote the HONEY program to potential clients and partners. Educates partners, clinicians and housing system staff on issues of perinatal health to support families during pregnancy and infancy. Conducts program overviews and educational sessions virtually, in person, and asynchronously for healthcare and homeless service providers to better support their work with pregnant people experiencing homelessness (approximately 2-4 sessions per month). Consults with COH Maternal & Child Health team and Housing team members in the development of presentations and training materials Creates pre- and post-test tools to assess the effectiveness of educational sessions, modifying and creating new training resources based on pre- and post-test data Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Required. Prior instructional experience required; experience in adult education, social services, health care, or nursing preferred. Experience working with under-resourced populations, including pregnant people experiencing homelessness preferred. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and comfort conducting cold calls and outreach. Basic graphic design, marketing, and presentation skills required. Must have reliable transportation. Hybrid work arrangement: roughly 60% on-site / 40% remote. Based primarily at Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (64 New York Avenue NE), with on-site expectations three days a week (one day may be Monday). Hours typically 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm. Remote work designations may change at any time. Benefits Remote work opportunities available where feasible. 8-hour workdays with paid lunch. Paid holidays, personal day, vacation, and sick leave provisions. Annual performance-based raises up to 5%. NHSC and DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program participation. Tuition reimbursement, loan/licensing support, and education funds for licensed staff. Opportunities for internal promotions and transfers; COH averages 30+ promotions per year. Leadership training, well-being programs, and trauma-informed care initiatives. Medical/Dental/Vision plans, life and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and flexible spending accounts. About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven nonprofit providing healthcare, housing, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. We operate federally qualified health centers offering medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services for families at three DC locations. We emphasize maternal and child health, including a midwifery program and DC’s only free-standing birth center. In 2024, COH delivered extensive services across medical and behavioral health, and housing support for hundreds of families. COH is a long-time top workplace winner. To request accommodations or for employment questions, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org. Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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Outreach Specialist, HONEY (Housing our Newborns, Empowering You)
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Community of Hope 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overview Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? At Community of Hope, we envision Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful. This position is for you if you are ready to make a positive difference in the community. Our Mission : To improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC more equitable. Our Approach And Values We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do. Position Summary The Outreach Specialist, HONEY (Housing our Newborns, Empowering You) is accountable directly to the Program Director, HONEY. This is a full-time position based out of the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center and the COH Family Health and Birth Center locations in NE, DC. The pay rate for this position ranges between $26.44 - $28.84 per hour and the offer amount is determined by the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience. Indeed provides their own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH's range. Responsibilities Patient Care Works as part of an integrated care team at the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center to connect people who are experiencing homelessness and are pregnant to perinatal care and support systems. During initial intake, assesses client's connections or barriers to receiving perinatal services, preferences for care, risk factors, and works to opt in client to HONEY perinatal care coordination. Identifies and links participants to appropriate and preferred community resources, perinatal care, and wraparound supports for family, in coordination with assigned housing case manager. Opts in, schedules, and sends rides for patients through Rides for Moms partnership with Uber Health (~ 30 rides per month). Documents relevant patient encounters in eCW within 3 business days of interaction. Updates referral and client tracking databases within 1 business day of interaction with clients. Secures patient information and maintains confidentiality of medical records. Outreach & Education Conducts outreach activities to develop relationships with HONEY program participants and partnerships with other government and community-based organizations. Conducts outreach to homeless service and healthcare providers to build partnerships and opportunities for collaboration, training, and client support (e.g.: referrals, programming updates, etc.). Attends community events, tabling events, meetings, and conferences as requested to promote the HONEY program to potential clients and partners. Educates partners, clinicians and housing system staff on issues of perinatal health to support families during pregnancy and infancy. Conducts program overviews and educational sessions virtually, in person, and asynchronously for healthcare and homeless service providers to better support their work with pregnant people experiencing homelessness (approximately 2-4 sessions per month). Consults with COH Maternal & Child Health team and Housing team members in the development of presentations and training materials Creates pre- and post-test tools to assess the effectiveness of educational sessions, modifying and creating new training resources based on pre- and post-test data Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Required. Prior instructional experience required; experience in adult education, social services, health care, or nursing preferred. Experience working with under-resourced populations, including pregnant people experiencing homelessness preferred. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and comfort conducting cold calls and outreach. Basic graphic design, marketing, and presentation skills required. Must have reliable transportation. Hybrid work arrangement: roughly 60% on-site / 40% remote. Based primarily at Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (64 New York Avenue NE), with on-site expectations three days a week (one day may be Monday). Hours typically 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm. Remote work designations may change at any time. Benefits Remote work opportunities available where feasible. 8-hour workdays with paid lunch. Paid holidays, personal day, vacation, and sick leave provisions. Annual performance-based raises up to 5%. NHSC and DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program participation. Tuition reimbursement, loan/licensing support, and education funds for licensed staff. Opportunities for internal promotions and transfers; COH averages 30+ promotions per year. Leadership training, well-being programs, and trauma-informed care initiatives. Medical/Dental/Vision plans, life and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and flexible spending accounts. About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven nonprofit providing healthcare, housing, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. We operate federally qualified health centers offering medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services for families at three DC locations. We emphasize maternal and child health, including a midwifery program and DC’s only free-standing birth center. In 2024, COH delivered extensive services across medical and behavioral health, and housing support for hundreds of families. COH is a long-time top workplace winner. To request accommodations or for employment questions, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org. Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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