MIGRANT OUTREACH SPECIALIST- Part time

MIGRANT OUTREACH SPECIALIST- Part time

DUNKIRK, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10825+Bennett+Road+DUNKIRK+NY+USA+14787)

Description

Basic Function or Position Summary:

RPTXNon- exempt

Grade : 6

Reports to: HFS Director

18-20 hours/week $18.81 hourly

Responsible for conducting outreach and fostering trusting relationships with migrant

seasonal workers to provide assistance with preventive and primary health care and other

supportive services. Facilitates positive community connectivity.

$18.81 hourly 18-20 hours per week

Monday- Wednesday- Friday 9am-3 pm

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Provides outreach, education, advocacy, transportation, translation/interpretation, and

case management services to assist migrant and seasonal workers with access to

health care and supportive services.

• Provides intensive outreach in geographic areas served at places providing

employment for migrant seasonal workers.

• Conducts farm, home, or camp visits to foster trusting relationships, and assess

service needs.

• Completes mobile intake.

• Works with farmers and growers to facilitate access to services.

• Facilitates ongoing community linkages for health, insurance, social, and other

supportive services.

• Provides ongoing visits, translations, transportation, advocacy, and service

coordination.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation.

• Maintains regular vehicle maintenance schedule.

• Accurate data entry into CAPTAIN and timely reporting.

• Provides translation services as needed.

• Assists with outreach and recruitment activities targeting the Hispanic population.

• Promotes and assists with male involvement activities.

• Attends mobile or onsite health clinics.

• Promotes agency mission.

• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

• Maintains consistent professional customer service.

• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-

sufficiency.

• Other duties as designated by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Health and Family Services Director, Fatherhood Coordinator, and

Fatherhood Staff.

B. External: Local farmers and growers, physicians and dentists, community agencies,

Chautauqua County Health Department, schools, churches, and customers.

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High School diploma or GED required. AA or AAS in Human Services preferred.

• Experience with and knowledge of the migrant seasonal farm worker population preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak fluent Spanish.

• Strong computer skills.

• Knowledge of community resources in Chautauqua County preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

• Bilingual English/Spanish required; English/Mixteco preferred.

• Valid Driver’s license

• Reliable transportation

• Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle.

• Ability to travel throughout the counties served (Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara,

Cattaraugus and Allegany in the WNY Region)

• Flexible work schedule

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required, subject to random drug and

alcohol testing for cause.

• Works compassionately with a diverse population.

• Experience navigating community programs.