Careers

Rural Health Group is seeking a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Outreach Worker for our Migrant/Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) Program for our "east side" clinics.  The clinics in this region include: Enfield, Jackson, Rich Square, Scotland Neck and Whitakers. The position will be based at our Scotland Neck, NC location.

Successful candidate must demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:

1. Good Judgment
2. Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork
3. Passion
4. Honesty
5. Responsibility
6. Job-Specific Skill Set

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments with farmworkers at farmworker locations to ascertain any service needs.
• Assists with coordination of outreach activities including affiliated projects (e.g., students and University projects).
• Disseminates information to farmworkers regarding clinic services and state and local public services.
• Maintains outreach record-keeping system and assures accurate documentation on all forms.
• Provides case management services (e.g., assessment, referral, follow-up, and re -assessment). May provide direct services (e.g., food, clothing, and over-the-counter medications).
• Participates in health center/clinic staff meetings to provide input.
• Works in accordance with NC Farmworker Health Program grant requirements.
• Maintains computer management data system for purposes of program tracking and data reporting (e.g., FHASES software).
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• MUST BE BILINGUAL AND PROFICIENT IN SPANISH TO ENGLISH AND ENGLISH TO SPANISH TRANSLATION - THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Language assessment required before an offer of employment will be made.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and commitment to advocacy for cultural diversity.
• Some experience working with vulnerable populations.
• High school diploma or GED
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time; must be able to withstand all outside climate variables (e.g. heat, farmland, etc.)
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work evenings (typically after 6 pm) and weekends as necessary
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License and proper liability insurance.
• Excellent organizational, telephone and communication skills
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a potentially stressful environment
• Ability to apply good judgment when carrying out responsibilities
• Pleasant, professional approach; must be able to work well with the public and provide excellent internal and external customer service
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, professional relationships with patients, providers, coworkers, superiors, state and local agencies, growers, and clients
• Possess knowledge of modern office equipment and Microsoft Office software programs
• Basic computer skills; must be able to quickly learn to use eClinicalWorks electronic health record system to accurately complete the required documentation in patients’ records.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon passing post-offer, pre-hire drug screen and successful completion of state and federal background checks (requiring social security number, date of birth, and driver's license number)