Community Health Advocate Housing

CommonSpirit Health; Henderson (NV); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Siena Hospital in Nevada is seeking a Community Health Advocate to help individuals and communities adopt healthy behaviors and connect with vital resources. You will conduct outreach, provide information, and support to promote health initiatives within the community, advising on a range of topics from disease prevention to housing access.

You will need strong communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of community needs, and a commitment to advocacy on behalf of clients

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Experience working in the community preferred.
• Driver’s License: NV required.

Responsabilités

• Outreach to individuals and communities to promote healthy behaviors.
• Provide information and support to connect people with health resources.
• Advise clients on health topics and link them to services.
• Attend community events to understand needs and build relationships.
• Distribute informational materials and refer to needed services.
• Advocate for immunizations and access to immunization services.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Formation

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)

Description du poste

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Community Health Advocate, you will help individuals and communities adopt healthy behaviors and connect with vital resources so they can improve their overall health and well-being.

Every day you will conduct outreach, provide information, and offer support to promote health initiatives within the community. You will be expected to advise clients on a range of health topics, from disease prevention to securing stable housing, and act as a crucial link between community members and essential health services.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of community needs, and the ability to advocate for individuals and groups seeking support.

• Advises clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving.
• Acts as a resource to all clients, providers and the community.
• Attends community meetings and health fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members.
• Distributes flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Refers community members to needed health services.
• Advises clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or High School GED
• Experience working in the community
• Driver's License:NV (AUTO:Nevada)

Preferred

• Bachelors, other and teaching experience
• Community Housing support experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.