BRCO Community Health - Coordinator 1-2

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

Job summary

University of New Orleans seeks a community outreach professional to serve as liaison between Parish Health Units and regional health programs. The role is domiciled at the Concordia Parish Health Unit in Ferriday, LA, conducting needs assessments, follow-ups, and resource navigation for clients.

Required is a degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency with Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office.

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.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Meets clients in regional PHUs or other community locations and conducts a needs assessment.
• M akes regular follow-up calls and in-person visits with clients.
• Motivates clients to meet identified goals.
• Helps clients with social issues like homelessness, hunger and employment.
• Assists clients with Medical Assistance and SNAP applications.
• Maintains directory of community resources across parishes in the region.
• Attends community engagement events and regional meetings.
• Documents each client encounter in detail and prepares reports as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Follow up

Project management

Communication (Zoom/Teams)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate +3 years experience

6 years professional experience

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Department

OPH-Bureau of Regional and Clinical Operations

Job Summary

This position will be domiciled at the Concordia Parish Health Unit in Ferriday, LA

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;

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

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.