International Community Health Services
Community Access Specialist
International Community Health Services, Auburn, Washington, United States, 98002
Overview
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Community Access Specialist
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International Community Health Services . Base pay range
$22.25/hr - $32.58/hr Benefits
Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region Share the success bonuses Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year Automatic 4% retirement contribution 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays Reimbursement for professional licensure Job Summary
The Community Access Specialist provides outreach, education and support to reduce barriers to healthcare access for individuals, families, and groups in the community. This is accomplished by identifying and building relationships with organizations who serve communities experiencing health disparities. Activities include: outreach and engagement, connecting people with resources, providing culturally appropriate health education, facilitating listening sessions and advocating for community needs. The Community Access Specialist provides support with insurance enrollment. This position will link community members to ICHS services/clinics and will link existing ICHS patients to additional services lines when appropriate. This role needs a high degree of public engagement and advocacy with the communities that ICHS supports. Qualifications
Education - Associate's Degree, two (2) years continuous and relevant experience can be substituted for degree. Experience - One (1) year in community outreach, advocacy, and/or education. Other Requirements - Bilingual in Spanish and English speaker is strongly preferred, duo to the needs of our client/communty base. Ability to travel within the Seattle area as needed. Valid Driver's License and Proof of Insurance required, if applicable. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Community Access Specialist
role at
International Community Health Services . Base pay range
$22.25/hr - $32.58/hr Benefits
Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region Share the success bonuses Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year Automatic 4% retirement contribution 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays Reimbursement for professional licensure Job Summary
The Community Access Specialist provides outreach, education and support to reduce barriers to healthcare access for individuals, families, and groups in the community. This is accomplished by identifying and building relationships with organizations who serve communities experiencing health disparities. Activities include: outreach and engagement, connecting people with resources, providing culturally appropriate health education, facilitating listening sessions and advocating for community needs. The Community Access Specialist provides support with insurance enrollment. This position will link community members to ICHS services/clinics and will link existing ICHS patients to additional services lines when appropriate. This role needs a high degree of public engagement and advocacy with the communities that ICHS supports. Qualifications
Education - Associate's Degree, two (2) years continuous and relevant experience can be substituted for degree. Experience - One (1) year in community outreach, advocacy, and/or education. Other Requirements - Bilingual in Spanish and English speaker is strongly preferred, duo to the needs of our client/communty base. Ability to travel within the Seattle area as needed. Valid Driver's License and Proof of Insurance required, if applicable. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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