BRCO Community Health - Coordinator 1

ulsuno; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a program coordinator to serve as a vital link between parish health units and community programs within the BRCO. You will meet clients at regional PHUs, conduct needs assessments, help clients set goals, and assist with social services applications.

You will document each client encounter in detail, prepare reports, attend scheduled meetings, and contribute to maintaining a directory of community resources across parishes to support public health and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with required experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail with strong follow-up.
• Ability to manage projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a link between parish health units and community programs.
• Meet clients in regional PHUs and conduct needs assessments.
• Make regular follow-up calls and in-person visits.
• Motivate clients to meet their identified goals.
• Help clients with social issues like homelessness, hunger and employment.
• Assist clients with making follow-up appointments and applications for Medical Assistance and SNAP.
• Document each client encounter in detail.
• Prepare reports and documents as needed or requested by program supervisors.
• Attend scheduled program and regional meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

6 years professional experience

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

OPH-Bureau of Regional and Clinical Operations

Job Description

Serves as a link between the Parish Health Units (PHUs) and community programs and resources for the Bureau of Regional and Clinical Operations (BRCO).

Meets clients in regional PHUs or other community locations and conduct a needs assessment, including helping patients to set goals.

Makes regular follow-up calls and in-person visits with clients.

Motivates clients to meet their identified goals.

Helps clients with social issues like homelessness, hunger and employment.

Assists clients with making follow-up appointments, and filling out applications for Medical Assistance and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Works with other team members to create and maintain a directory of community resources (e.g. food banks, housing assistance programs, childcare resources, etc.) in parishes within region.

Attends community engagement events in parishes within region.

Documents each client encounter in detail.

Prepares reports and documents as needed or requested by program supervisors.

Attends scheduled program and regional meetings.

Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED

• Advanced degree.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience within the healthcare, social services or community organization fields.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience working with community programs and resources.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience working within the parishes, communities, and areas where position is located.
• Relevant industry certifications.

SALARY

37-47k

Required Attachments

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees.

Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.