Health and Wellness Sector Specialist 2 in Portland, Oregon at IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

POSITION: Health and Wellness Sector Specialist 2

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Coordinator 1/Specialist 2; Grade 7

WAGE: Starting at $53,538 per year based on experience?

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97220,

Hybrid schedule (2 days on-site, 3 days remote)

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits?

PROGRAM(S): Health and Wellness

SECTOR: Community Health & Wellness/Community Safety & Wellbeing

REQUIREMENTS: English fluency required, bilingual in any additional language preferred. Must be able to pass extensive Background Check.

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
The Community Health and Wellness sector provides services that support the physical, behavioral, and emotional health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Our staff are certified Traditional Health Workers (such as Community Health Workers (CHW), Peer Support Specialists (PSS), and Doulas) who offer direct services such as healthcare and systems navigation, health insurance enrollment, physical and emotional health support, adjustment support, mental health resource navigation, and client-directed case management. We also engage in community outreach and physical and emotional health education via community workshops, psycho-education support groups, and by hosting monthly health clinics that provide dental services, health services, and community resource information.

Position Summary
The Health and Wellness Sector Specialist 2 is a vital support to sector management and colleagues. This person will facilitate program paperwork, correspondence, special projects, data entry and recordkeeping, project management and event planning, using their strong administrative skills. The individual will bear primary responsibility for entering complete and accurate data into multiple database systems, which means quick and accurate typing/data entry will be important skills. The role requires interpersonal communication and the ability to work across multiple program teams. A trauma-informed and compassionate approach to social services, and strong time and task management.?

Essential Functions

• Possess and apply an impeccable degree of confidentiality and utilize knowledge of laws about confidentiality, disclosures, and release of information.
• Utilize a client-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed empowerment model.
• Manage data entry processes into internal databases as well as funder provided ?
  systems to accurately track program outcomes for management teams; flag data entry/data quality issues.?
• Maintain orderly filing systems for program files including client files, program protocols, and community resources.?
• Assist with a variety of administration functions, including ordering and maintaining office supply inventory, Amazon purchase, photocopying, and filing as needed.
• Prepare or provide editorial support for program documents such as outreach and event flyers, forms, presentation or training materials, client folders and/or other program-related documents as requested.
• Provide general administrative support to Sector Manager and Coordinators, such as assisting in staff hiring processes, gathering required data from team members, preparing reports or other documents for programs, attending meetings as assigned.?
• Actively participate in regular internal meetings, trainings, and community events (as appropriate), and as requested, record and send meeting minutes and other notes for Coordinators and Manager.
• Provide administrative and logistical on-site support for community and outreach events. Assist with planning, hosting and implementing the IRCO Annual Health Fair.?
• Support with calendars and scheduling.
• Meet multiple, frequently overlapping deadlines.?
• Complete sector special projects and other duties, as assigned.?

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in public health, social work, counseling, and/or human services related field.?
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a related field and current certification as a Community Health Workers, Peer Support Specialist (PSS), Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM), Birth Doula, or another Traditional Health Worker (THW) is preferred.?

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and knowledge of Oregon Medicaid programs and billing preferred.
• Understanding the social determinants and impacts of health and its intersections with violence, poverty, and homelessness.?
• Must have knowledge and understanding of immigrant and refugee populations and challenges/dynamics; cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• An effective and compassionate communicator, both verbally and in writing, and has excellent active listening skills to identify the needs of our clients.
• Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and community members.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability along with an ability and willingness to learn and use new software after initial training.
• Knowledge of database systems, such as MMIS and Comparable Sites, and record keeping best practices; systems and development of systems to record and report program data.
• Ability to quickly and accurately enter large quantities of data; maintain strict client confidentiality protocols; and accurately compile, analyze, and interpret data.
• Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions and procedures; work independently and be a vital and contributing part of a team.
• Ability to complete many short- and long-term tasks and projects on different timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail, with analytical and problem-solving abilities.?
• Ability to pass an extensive background check.?

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid setting job
• Physical: Positions at this level require minimal physical effort such as light lifting, carrying or movement, etc. Physical capability involves use of office or equipment where some agility and hand eye coordination is needed.?
• Mental: There is regular variation in tasks, and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed.??
• Environment: There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, or interactions with angry or hostile people.?
• Schedule: The work schedule occasionally fluctuates based on organization or customer needs. This fluctuation may occur with or without prior notice.?

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.?

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community?
• 3?to 6 weeks of PTO per year?
• 401k match of over 100%?on first 5%,?immediate vesting?
• 3% match for student loans or college savings?
• 12 Paid?Holidays?and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term,?and Long-term Disability?Insurance?
• Flexible spending accounts

Required Engagement?

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.?

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.??
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.??
3. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.?

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.?