BRCO Community Health - Coordinator 1

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a community program liaison housed at the St. Mary Parish Health Unit. The role meets clients, conducts needs assessments, and helps with Social determinants tasks such as housing, hunger, and employment.

Documentation and follow-ups are essential as is collaboration with BRCO and other team members. Responsibilities include scheduling visits, assisting with Medical Assistance and SNAP applications, and building a directory of local resources across parishes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a link between Parish Health Units (PHUs) and community programs and resources for BRCO.
• Meets clients in regional PHUs or other community locations and conducts needs assessments.
• Assists clients with setting goals and following up with visits and calls.
• Helps clients with social issues such as homelessness, hunger, and employment.
• Aids clients with applications for Medical Assistance and SNAP.
• Develops and maintains a directory of community resources in the region.
• Attends community events and documents encounters in detail.
• Prepares reports and attends scheduled meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

Prioritization

Zoom

Teams

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

6 years professional work experience

Advanced degree

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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Department

OPH-BRCO

Job Summary

THIS POSITION WILL BE HOUSED AT THE ST. MARY PARISH HEALTH UNIT 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

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

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Other

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.