Community Consortium Liaison

Tulsa Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Pension Fund with 5-year v.

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Cola adjustments

Job summary

Tulsa Health Department is seeking a part-time Community Health Advocate to support the Healthy Start program in North Tulsa. The role focuses on building a facilitated group to identify issues and address social determinants of health impacting mothers and children.

Under supervision, you will help create action plans, participate in governance teams, and coordinate with community partners while maintaining records and completing trainings. Requires HS diploma or GED and North Tulsa ties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as Healthy Start participant and North Tulsa ties preferred.
• Ability to assess cultural competency and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building a community meeting with Healthy Start participants and North Tulsa residents.
• Use needs assessment to develop an Action Plan addressing SDOH for MCH populations.
• Participate in weekly management team discussions on systemic issues.
• Identify and engage with community consortiums addressing MCH priorities.
• Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings and trainings.
• Maintain accurate records and timely reporting; complete required trainings.
• Perform travel as needed and support THD emergencies when required.

Skills

Cultural competency

Confidentiality

Organizational ability

Reliable transportation

Evening/weekend availability

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tulsa Health Department is actively seeking dedicated individuals passionate about making a positive impact on their community. Join us in improving the health and overall well‑well-being of every resident in Tulsa County. $15.15 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Tulsa Healthy Start Community Consortium Coordinator, this part‑time opportunity of 20 hours per month, will work with the Consortium Coordinator and other Healthy Start staff members. The goal of this position is to create and maintain a group of community members that will work together to identify issues and concerns that may lead to poor health outcomes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all‑inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

• Assist Coordinator in gathering and building a community meeting to include Healthy Start participants or individuals living in North Tulsa (representing 25% of the membership). remainder of the membership will be various MCH professionals and organizations working to address SDOH challenges and other community leaders.)
• Assist Coordinator in using the needs assessment to develop an Action Plan to address SDOH impacting the MCH population and prioritize by North Tulsa residents.
• Participate in the weekly, Tulsa Healthy Start Executive Management Team addressing systemic issues that are the focus of the Consortium.
• Identify and participate in community consortiums/coalitions addressing issues of MCH interest and coordinates with other Consortium Coordinators.
• Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings and trainings as required.
• Participate in the HS Community Consortium Community of Practice and other technical assistance opportunities.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current records and submit all required reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete training in support of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

Is currently or has been a Healthy Start Participant and has personal experience in the North Tulsa community (for example, currently or formally lived, attended school, or currently has family living in North Tulsa), required.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to assess and maintain cultural competency in all aspects of one’s work, treating all persons with courtesy and respect. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Consortium members and other external partners. Organizational ability. Willingness to put in limited evening or week‑end work. Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Must have reliable transportation. Willingness to learn new skills.

Licenses:

Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal contact with the associate director, manager, supervisors, and employees, following the chain of command. External contact with other private and public organizations.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Ability to extend arm(s) up and out. Ability to hold objects by using fingers and hands, and ability to use fingers for operational needs such as typing. Must be able to lift objects up to 30 lbs. Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Repeating motions that may include the wrist, hands and/or fingers. Ability to bend spine at waist, bend legs at the knees, and move on hands, knees, and feet.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY / ACCOUNTABILITY:

Direct Supervision – None. Indirect Supervision – None. Budget/Money/Material – None Reports to – Healthy Start Community Consortium Coordinator.

Location- On‑Site

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conditions include those found working in an office environment. Additionally, various settings to include housing communities to conduct interviews, attend offsite community meetings in public areas. At times, exposure to a noisy, crowded work environment, community neighborhoods and occasional interaction with clients.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must maintain THD confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations. Must possess the ability and willingness to perform work‑related travel. Must pass a background check.

FLSA Status:

Non‑Exempt

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per month
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)
• Retirement Pension Fund with a 5‑year vesting period. (THD contributes 15.2% while the employee contributes 3.5% of monthly salary)
• Investment Benefits (e.g., 401A Employer/Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Care Plan including Cancer*
• Accident Plan
• Hospitalization Plan
• Supplemental and Whole Life Plans
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) – employer contributes 1% of the employee’s salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Working 4 Balance – Workplace Wellness Program
• Promotional Opportunities
• Flex Plan
• Tulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
• THD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program

The Tulsa Health Department’s mission is to protect and support Tulsa County communities in pursuit of their health goals with a vision that all communities will meet those goals. Choosing a career in public health is a way to make lives better for your community, your neighbor, your family and yourself while also receiving ongoing education opportunities and excellent benefits.