Community Health Specialist at VCC: Riverside – Lake Elsinore, California

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

✨ Benefits include:
✅ Competitive compensation & benefits
✅ Medical, dental, vision
✅ Company-paid life insurance
✅ Flexible spending accounts
✅ 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities
Provide basic information on health topics as directed by SupervisorConduct comprehensive outreach (and/or in-reach) in local area, and refer individuals to program grant activities and/or clinicComplete appropriate paperworkConduct basic assessments/screenings of target populationComplete data collection formsParticipate in health fairs and other community eventsTrack incentive cardsDemonstrate familiarity with VCC programs and servicesMeet minimal requirements of program objectivesDatabase entryAttend meetings, as neededEnhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshopsSupport the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organizationPerform other duties as directedQualifications

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum two years' experience in community education, child development, health education and/or community engagement
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation with minimum two years' driving experience
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally with target population and all levels personnel staff in an appropriate manner
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
• Ability to track and manage time effectively
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

$21.00 - $23.00 DOE