Bilingual Family Support Worker - Engebretsen Clinic

Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC); Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,352 - 26,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

401k with company match

Job summary

A community health organization in Des Moines is seeking a Family Support Worker to assist patients in identifying needs and connecting them to community resources. The role requires effective communication skills and experience in human services. The position offers a flexible 40-hour work week with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO, medical and dental insurance, along with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in human services, healthcare, or related field.
• Knowledge of community resources, including entitlement programs.
• Reliable transportation to perform outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist uninsured individuals and families in identifying needs.
• Conduct outreach activities to uninsured individuals.
• Document all client contacts in compliance with PHC policies.

Skills

Bilingual, English and Spanish

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Family Support Worker, you will assist patients by identifying needs, matching needs with community resources, and applying for entitlement programs, while continuously ensuring a high level of customer service. You will serve as an advocate for a culturally diverse patient population and refer patients to external community agencies as needed. You will coordinate with team members to provide positive service experiences for patients and will serve as a resource for the team about community resources.

What's Great About This Position

• Enjoy work-life balance with a stable work schedule. This position typically works 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.

• Earn a generous PTO accrual totaling 4 weeks off by the end of your first year of employment. PHC also provides paid holidays.

What You Will Do

• Assists uninsured individuals and families in identifying needs and provides access to mainstream resources, medical insurance and other entitlements, including but not limited to BCCEDP and VPN. Assists clients in completing applications for different entitlement programs.
• Conducts outreach activities to uninsured individuals through community agencies, community gatherings, neighborhoods, shelters, and other appropriate venues. May provide assistance at PHC clinics, at community agencies and in client homes.
• Responds to requests for assistance from, and facilitates referrals to PHC clinics, community agencies, and other resources. Collaborates with members of Patient Care Teams, supports workflows that ensure maximum staff and patient satisfaction and organizational financial success.
• Documents all client contacts in compliance with PHC policies, also including data entry as needed. Participates in staff and performance improvement meetings and trainings as requested.
• Provides supportive services in connection with clinic operations as requested, which may include shuttle services for patients and clients between PHC clinics as well as interpreting or translating and supporting the front desk operations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Need to Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license.
• Minimum 1 year experience in human services, healthcare, or related field.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish verbal and written language proficiency.
• Knowledge of community resources, including entitlement programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional skills with ability to maintain composure in all situations and interact empathetically.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Reliable transportation to perform outreach activities at off-site locations.
• Must be obtained within 90 days of employment:
  • Current Mandatory Reporter training approved by the State of Iowa
  • Chauffeur’s license issued by State of Iowa

Preferred

• Experience working with underserved population.
• Experience in a community health center or public health setting.

We Take Care of Our People

Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $15.50 - 19.38, though highly experienced candidates may earn up to $23.25 per hour. PHC's total rewards package also includes:

• Generous PTO accrual

• Eight paid holidays

• License/certification fee reimbursement*

• Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement*

• Tuition reimbursement program

• 401k with company match

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life & disability insurance

• Flexible spending & health savings accounts

• Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

• Discounted pet insurance

• PHC Priderewards program

Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.

*Applies to positions requiring clinical licensure or certification.

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