Sarah Lawrence

Rhode Island Public Health Association
Full-time
CHW Certification Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
$25 per hour

Overview of position: 

As a community outreach coordinator, you will support the Rhode Island Public Association program coordinator with grant-related community outreach efforts. This is a mostly remote position with occasional travel to community events.

The Community outreach coordinator plays a vital role in promoting public health by collaborating on the planning and executing community outreach and engagement initiatives. 

Primary Responsibilities:

The position entails acting as a liaison with our partnering community organizations, actively engaging with them by participating in meetings and events, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and raising awareness about public health issues.

Other Duties

In addition, this position will assist RIPHA’s Project Coordinator with assigned tasks, such as:

• Designing and disseminating health promotion materials.
• Collaborating on the planning and executing of community outreach and engagement initiatives 
• Attending monthly and quarterly community meetings and identifying new ways to collaborate.
• Coordinating and developing strategies for volunteer engagement during RIPHA’s conference in April 2024.
• Developing strategies to disseminate Community Profile Reports and other health promotion materials among high-risk communities.
• Facilitating community assessments, including focus groups and community discussions about specific health topics. 
• Partner with and support the program coordinator by completing delegated tasks.
• Overseeing the engagement and coordination of the RIPHA ambassador program and Health Equity content evaluators.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Performance Skills:

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Familiarity with an Association Management System would be a plus.

· Proficient computer skills.

· Proficiency in Canva graphics

· Strong customer service skills and focus

· Superb attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

· Solid critical thinking, problem-solving and prioritization skills

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience and/or interest in public health a plus

· Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks at once and prioritize as needed.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred  
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement.

Certification and Licenses Preferably certified Community Health Worker.

Supervisory Responsibility Might be necessary to oversee volunteers.

Travel Requirements

Duties are primarily remote. Occasional travel to member agencies, community events, or in-state conference locations to provide support services.

Cognitive Requirements 

The following cognitive requirements are necessary on a daily basis: Critical Thinking, Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.  The employee must have the ability to effectively prioritize work and to move simultaneous tasks forward, to comprehend written and/or computer-generated materials and analyze information. 

Language Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend and write correspondence; ability to communicate with vendors, RIPHA members, RIDOH staff and community members; ability to exchange information and ability to effectively present information.  Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical Demand/Work Environment

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Position requires finger dexterity, good vision, hearing, oral communication, critical thinking, and the ability to spend prolonged time at a desk or computer. While performing essential functions, the employee uses hands, arms, legs, and feet to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance including reaching above shoulder height or below the waist and lifting or pushing objects or business equipment/devices weighing between 0-20 lbs.

Employee Benefits:

• Full time employees (> 30 hrs/week) are eligible for benefits

Please note:

Candidates will be asked to complete a pre-employment screening process that includes a background check, verification of education, and professional credentials/licensure.

Additionally, all employees will be required to provide documentation of vaccination/immunity or screening as appropriate for the following infectious diseases before starting work*:

• COVID-19 vaccination (including a booster within the past 6 months)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination
• Influenza vaccination during the current flu season
• Tdap vaccination
• Hepatitis B vaccination
• Varicella (chicken pox) vaccination
• 2-step PPD to screen for Tuberculosis (within the past 30 days)

*Exemptions provided by a medical doctor will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Description

$25 an hour

How to Apply

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1965917/Carelink-Inc/RIPHA-Community-Outreach-Coordinator

Meels On Wheels RI
Full-time, $30-$43K
CHW Certified or able to obtain
Bilingual Spanish Preferred
Experience with Elders Preferred

Description

Summary

The role of the Research Grant Assistant/Community Health Worker is to support the INNU Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services grant. The grant is evaluating the impact and sustainability of enhanced home-delivered meal program services on older adults; health and well-being. This is a full-time hourly position for 35 hours per week; Monday through Friday with the hours of 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Support and carryout project activities identified in the workplan

· Support the day-to-day responsibility of achieving objectives and outcomes 

· Identify and recruit participants from the target population into the research project

· Input information into a customer relationship management (CRM)

· Implement community health worker intervention to address gaps in socialization and health and well-being for home-delivered meal participants (e.g. assess participants for medical, social and safety needs; support the navigation of systems, offer education and support)

· Assist with the shelf-stable food bag intervention to address nutrition gaps for home-delivered meal participants

· Ensure equitable approaches to reach the target population

· Collect data from home-delivered meal participants to determine measurable outcomes

· Participate in regular technical assistance calls and attend regular meetings with the study team

· Participate in team meetings

· Engage in community health work trainings and professional development opportunities 

· Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

 Education and Experience

· Certified Community Health Worker or ability to obtain certification

· 1-3 years of experience in a professional setting

· Experience working with older adults, preferred

· Bilingual/Spanish speaking, preferred  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Commitment to the mission of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island

· Possesses high energy, positive attitude, dedication 

· Embraces teamwork and flexibility

· Shows attention to detail, organizational skills.

· Offers a high degree of initiative

· Excellent communications skills

· Computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Ring Central, Microsoft Team and database programs)

· A proven ability to identify, navigate, and successfully interact within the dynamics of a fast-paced environment

Salary Description

$30,000 – $43,000

How to apply

Apply here:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1952343

This is an unpaid position that could help you get the hours you need towards your CHW Certification

CCF is seeking a Community Health Worker to complete their externship at our elementary, middle or high school sites in Woonsocket, RI.  This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operation of the 21^st Century Community Learning Center (21^st CCLC) Program and developing positive relationships with youth.   

Responsibilities:  

• Assist the Site Coordinator with out-of-school time programming at an elementary, middle or high school site.
• Be a role model to students.
• Greet and check in students for meal service, help with homework and assist with general housekeeping tasks.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment by setting up materials. 
• Perform general administrative tasks which may include taking attendance, data entry, and making copies.
• Facilitate or assist with an out-of-school time program.
• Work collaboratively with the Site Coordinator to promote programs/events, community involvement and other shared responsibilities.
• Participate in family engagement events/activities.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.
• Assist with disseminating and collecting appropriate evaluation data (attendance, surveys, etc.) necessary for reporting.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, some college a plus
• Experience working with youth in grades K-12
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Bilingual/Spanish a plus

This position reports to:  Site Coordinator

• Send resume and cover letter to: scosta1@ccf.woonsocketschools.com

For more information on CCF, please visit ccfcenter.org

Connecting for Children and Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

East Bay Community Action Program
Warren, RI
Full Time, Permanent
Requires Peer Recovery Certification

Job Description

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East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full time Outreach Peer Recovery Support Specialist for Behavioral Health Services at the Recovery Center in Warren, RI. Join our expanding program and support a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The Support Specialist will provide “street outreach” recovery support services to a population that has either limited access to services or the inability to directly access services. He/she will provide outreach recovery coaching for clients and family members in community settings such as soup kitchens, homeless shelters, church outreach centers, etc. He/she will assist clients to prioritize and obtain appropriate referrals and/or services, such as health/dental/behavioral healthcare, housing, vocational services, social service benefits, and Narcan education.

This position requires RI Certification as a Peer Recovery Coach with a minimum of 2 years working in a recovery/street outreach setting, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance. This position is full time Monday through Friday and may include Saturday. The successful candidate would receive training in EBCAP’s electronic medical record which is NextGen.

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

How to Apply

Please use the following link to apply- https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/306f9470-94fc-da63-2c3a-128dfa24994b/apply?source=2681224-CS-30162

South County Health
Full-time
$22-25/hr, $41-52K per year
Certified or within 12 months
Experience Required

Job Summary:    

• The South County Home Health Community Health Worker (CHW) has two main areas of focus, working with individuals and their families within their homes and working within community settings such as senior centers or other community -based organizations (CBO).  The CHW deployed for this grant will be members of the South County Health Community Health Team (CHT); an interdisciplinary team comprised of CHWs, Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS), Behavioral Health Care Managers (BHCM), home health staff and practice-based Nurse Care Managers. The CHW will receive referrals from Home Health team leads, primary care nurse care managers and CBO’s across Washington County, as well as from the hospital system, for individuals and families living in Washington County or nearby Kent County.The CHW works collaboratively with the home health and primary care teams to promote patient-centered care and actively participates in multidisciplinary patient-centered team meetings. The CHW has frequent contact with many community-based organizations on behalf of the patients served; advocating, networking and collaborating on resource identification to improve the overall health of the population.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in the SCHH COVID Response and Resilience Implementation Team and work in collaboration with partnering organizations.
• Provide outreach and follow-up to patient referrals from SCHH team leads, community nurse and other referral sources.
• Successfully engage patients and families to assess and support SDOH needs.
• Complete initial intake and documentation, including a comprehensive assessment of social needs, functional assessment of the patient in the home setting, and condition of the home as needed.
• Build trusting relationship and serve as an advocate and mentor with the goal of empowering the patient to become more independent and self-sufficient.
• Provide community linkages and navigation to resources to address needs and barriers to health.
• Collaborate with SCHH nurses, PT, OT and team leads, PC nurse care managers, other care team members (Medical Assistants, Nurses, etc.), hospitals, partner agencies, members of the CHT in the patient’s network of care to improve patient care. 
• Accompany patients to doctor’s appointments, assist with food planning/shopping, picking up prescriptions at the pharmacy, completing forms for benefit applications, and assist with other tasks as needed that support their medical, behavioral health and social needs.
• Engage patients and families in health coaching efforts to develop and maintain health & wellness.
• Attend CHW CORE training and/or Specialty training as required and appropriate to the population served, e.g. Older Adults, CVD/DM, Chronic Pain Self-Management.
• Achieve and maintain certification
• Attend monthly networking meetings convened by CHWARI for support, collective problem solving and share resources.
• Participate in the implementation of high impact strategies and activities to demonstrate the effectiveness of CHWs.
• Consider opportunities to participate in SCH leadership meetings (such as huddles) as CHW representative to lend professional experience.
• Participate as CHW representative in COVID response and recovery planning tables and other RIDOH sponsored meetings to regularly share community trends and support initiatives of the project.
• Participate with RIDOH in deployment to places where vaccine outreach is happening
• Support SCHH in implementing COVID resilience and response protocols and policies/procedures.
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative data collection to evaluate effectiveness of CHW strategies on client needs, services provided and other data points of interest.

•  PERSONAL QUALITIES: 
• The Community Health Worker must be a self-starter, able to work autonomously and also as part of a team, open to taking on challenges and participate in constructive problem-solving. 
• AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AND ANY OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:
• this county-wide project will require travel throughout southern Rhode Island and to Providence on an as-needed basis. 
• SALARY RANGE: $22-$25 HOURS PER DAY OR WEEK: 40 hours per week. 
• QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION: Certification in Community Health Worker or working toward certification within 12 months required.  Lived experience related to the population served by South County Home Health. 
• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Experience in healthcare related to community health or case management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve program goals.
• Ability to relate to patients and build trusting relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, family/care givers, and partner agencies.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making. 
• Ability to assess and differentiate priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

Apply here: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/southcounty#/job/10808

This job isn’t a CHW job, but a CHW might be great at it!

Common Cause
Location: Hybrid (at least two days per week in Providence, RI office)
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000, plus benefits
Full Time, 37.5 hours

Job Description

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Essential functions: We are looking for an Outreach & Engagement Manager to join the Common Cause Rhode Island (CC RI) team – this is a unique opportunity for someone with strong relationship-building skills to support the fight for a stronger democracy in Rhode Island. 

The Outreach & Engagement Manager will build support and resources for Common Cause Rhode Island’s work to uphold the core values of democracy by engaging members, volunteers, and community partners, both online and in-person (for example, leading our popular Demystifying Democracy series). 

This is an exciting time to join our team, with much recent success on expanding voting rights through legislative campaigns and strategic litigation in Rhode Island, and active campaigns underway to further bolster the right to vote.

Responsibilities:

Plan and execute organizing activities to grow, diversify and engage Common Cause Rhode Island’s base of supporters: 

Lead online and in-person organizing opportunities for grassroots engagement on our issue campaigns

Lead nonpartisan education and engagement activities on voting rights, election protection activities, and to expand awareness of Common Cause Rhode Island’s work

Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns

Support the development of compelling narratives for our campaigns; ensure actions and messaging across platforms reflect our brand and values

Learn, implement, and manage Common Cause Rhode Island digital organizing tools to complement on-the-groundwork

Support with fundraising and in board management: 

Support our fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation programs and grants management

Manage donor databases, contact lists, and social media accounts

Support our state board, including research, meeting and other logistics, and the creation of materials for the board

Qualifications:

You will be a good fit for this role if you have: 

A strong commitment to Common Cause’s mission and to advancing racial equity through our democracy agenda

Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders from diverse backgrounds

A track record of working collaboratively with others

Outstanding written and oral communication skills    

Critical thinking skills, and a resourceful approach to problem-solving  

Strong organization skills, and an ability to manage your time independently

Ability to manage multiple short and long-term projects simultaneously, and comfort with juggling multiple and shifting priorities

Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth  

Familiarity with Rhode Island politics is preferred, though not required

The following is required: 

Ability to work in our office in Providence, RI at least two days per week

Ability to travel in-state regularly

Experience managing volunteers or others (in-person or online) 

Experience working on an issue-based campaign

Knowledge of social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), basic design tools, and office productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Slack, Zoom) 

Candidates may not currently be in elected office or running for office

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000, plus generous benefits package

Classification: This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations.

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to hr@commoncause.org and include Outreach & Engagement Manager (RI) in the subject line. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

About Common Cause

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.

How to Apply

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To Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to hr@commoncause.org and include Outreach & Engagement Manager (RI) in the subject line. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
Cumberland, Lincoln & N. Smithfield
Full Time, Permanent
Bachelor’s Degree Required
$18/hr $35k Annually
Perfect for CHW looking to advance!

Job Description

The Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist will maintain all community outreach activities. You will represent the agency and work with the Associate Director of Community Services to develop and implement initiatives that increase agency visibility within the community. You will also work in collaboration with the Blackstone Valley Health Equity Zone Coordinator to raise community awareness of health inequities and support the residents in the towns of Cumberland, Lincoln and North Smithfield.

You need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and community-driven to take on this exciting role. This position requires someone equipped with a positive attitude and familiarity with community agencies and referrals.

Responsibilities:

· Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community event, workshops, appearances and other communication opportunities

· Nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners

· Provide educational opportunities to school age audiences as well as professional community partners

· Help educate residents on HEZ and HEZ projects

· Schedule regular outreach exhibitions in the community

· Create and maintain awareness of both BVAC and HEZ on social media platforms

· Distribute outreach materials to community members, partner organizations and businesses

· Develop, attend and discover community events to promote BVAC and HEZ program opportunities

· Prepare accurate records and reports

· Assist in the organization of special events

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in communications or human services field

· Preferred experience in the community outreach field

· Must be able to travel with use of a personal vehicle

· Must possess the ability to speak effectively before groups and actively engage the public in outreach situations

· Outstanding written communication and presentation skills

· Must possess the ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations

· Strong knowledge of social media

· Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time

The Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not discriminate against a volunteer, an employee, or applicant for employment of conditions or opportunities for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age or country of ancestral origin.

How to Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@bvadvocacycenter.org