BRCO Community Health - Coordinator 1-3

University of New Orleans; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a qualified professional to serve as a liaison between Parish Health Units and community programs. The role involves meeting clients at regional PHUs, conducting needs assessments, and helping them set and achieve goals.

You will follow up with clients, motivate progress, and assist with social issues such as homelessness and access to medical assistance programs. Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Zoom/Teams/Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree, or Associate 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.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a link between the Parish Health Units and community programs for the BRCO.
• Meets clients in regional PHUs or community locations and conducts needs assessments; helps patients set goals.
• Makes regular follow-up calls and in-person visits with clients.
• Motivates clients to meet identified goals.
• Assists clients with social issues like homelessness, hunger, and employment.
• Helps clients with follow-up appointments and applications for Medical Assistance and SNAP.
• Maintains directory of community resources in parishes within region.
• Attends community engagement events in parishes within region.
• Documents each client encounter in detail; prepares reports for program supervisors.
• Attends scheduled program and regional meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Zoom

Teams

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 3 years experience

6 years professional experience

Tools

Zoom

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 Livingston Parish Health Unit in Livingston, 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

37-57k

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.

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.