MIGRANT OUTREACH SPECIALIST- Part time

Description

RPT X Non- exempt 

Requirements

• 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.

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.

•  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.

• 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.