Bilingual Community Health Advocate

Douglas County Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Flex Spending Accounts

Deferred Income plans (457 plan)

EAP

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Douglas County seeks a Health Education Specialist to engage community members in health and social services, educate on wellness, and improve outcomes through outreach and collaboration.

The role emphasizes presentations, home visits, translation of materials, and advocacy for minority and underserved populations, with adherence to HIPAA and county policies.

Candidates need a high school diploma, 2 years in health or related field, MS Office, a valid driver's license, and bilingual capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of community health, public contact, customer, or administrative experience.
• Two years of experience using MS Office Suite.
• A valid driver's license and own transportation at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Proficient in speaking and translating the assigned minority population language.
• Completion of a conditional offer pre-employment drug screen and criminal record check.
• Equivalent education beyond requirements may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct presentations, home visits, one-on-one education, and other methods on topics of health and wellness activities and self-management of health and wellness.
• Assist in designing and implementing health messages and health promotion strategies.
• Advocate with and on behalf of minority and/or underserved clients identifying and reducing barriers to health and wellness services.
• Promote and develop relationships and communication between health and wellness programs and community members.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, other agencies, community organizations, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful, and quality work environment.
• Provide peer health and wellness education and support to individuals/families (e.g. over the phone, in person, through presentations or other methods).
• Translate health information into appropriate language.
• Document client information, progress, and number served as well as target population reached with education and information programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical and personal health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Community health

Public contact

Customer service

Administrative experience

Education

High school diploma

2 years college

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Douglas County seeks a Health Education Specialist to engage community members in health and social services, educate on wellness, and improve outcomes through outreach and collaboration.

The role emphasizes presentations, home visits, translation of materials, and advocacy for minority and underserved populations, with adherence to HIPAA and county policies.

Candidates need a high school diploma, 2 years in health or related field, MS Office, a valid driver's license, and bilingual capabilities.