Community Outreach Coordinator- Medford Medical Center

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a Community Outreach Coordinator - Medford (1.0 FTE, Day) to Providence Child Center in Portland, OR Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system. The Community Outreach Coordinator works directly with Administration, Mission, Marketing/Communications, Foundation, local and county civic and social service groups/agencies/government on community outreach activities and programs aimed to assure the integration of Providence mission values and strategic goals through the coordination, provision and support of community based programs. The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the operations and events of Swindells, its volunteers, vendors and other collaborators. In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Timely response to requests for information from families, caregivers and service providers (related to disabilities, early childhood development and developmental delay).
• Assist families, caregivers, and providers in locating specific resource materials or information within the Swindells Center library, the community, or online; and refer families to vetted and confirmed community resources that can meet the identified needs of their child.
• Maintain knowledge of and connection with state and community-based agencies serving children and youth with special needs, including eligibility, current contacts, waiting lists, and financial requirements to provide up to date resources to families.
• Provide social service and medical system support and coordination to families with a new diagnosis.
• Serve as liaison with pediatric/family medicine clinics to promote use of Help Me Grow, including use of continuous quality improvement strategies and producing regular reports on referrals and outcomes to clinics.
• Establish and foster collaborative working relationships with other community agencies, to include Early Learning Hubs, Parenting Education Hubs.
• Adheres to the philosophy of the Mission and Core Values of Providence Health & Services. Required qualifications for this position includes:
  • Current and valid Oregon Driver's license
  • Two (2) years of Experience in community outreach coordination or promotion Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Health, Education or Special Education -or- equivalent education/experience About Providence in Oregon As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities. The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple, "Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time." Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon. We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P353131 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Community Services Job Function: Community Service Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Career Track: Admin Support Department: 5004 PCC SWINDELLS PTLD Address: OR Medford 1111 Crater Lake Ave Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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