Public Health Outreach Worker

Title: Public Health Outreach Worker

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $38,650-$42,489

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHESAPEAKE HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virgina.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Chesapeake Health Department we are dedicated to preventing illness, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting the environment for all citizens of Chesapeake! Does that sound like someone like you? We are seeking a full-time Public Health Outreach Worker/Spanish Interpreter. This position works under the direction of a Public Health Nurse Department to provide clinical/general support and interpreting services for clients in the health department clinics, community, and home settings. If you want to be a part of a dynamic team and make a difference in the community then the Chesapeake Health Department is the place for you!

What You'll Do:
The Outreach Worker/Spanish Interpreter’s duties include interpretation and translation of instructions and other information provided by health care team members to Spanish speaking clients. Medical information obtained is recorded in the medical record and relayed to the medical provider. Interprets patient needs, concerns, and challenges expressed by Spanish speaking clients to health care team members. Provides technical support and can assist health care professionals in performing clinical examination of patients. May perform patient measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight; may collect and label laboratory specimens. Provide direct clerical support (keyboarding, filing, reception) and assist clients as eligibility technician in completing appropriate paperwork documentation and scheduling. Performs outreach duties for Clinical and Baby Care programs. Other duties include delivering medications and/or other items such as food, clothes, and baby items as needed to families in need. The Outreach Worker will identify and work with contacts in the community to reach the Hispanic population and high-risk populations to promote public health and public health services.

What We Offer:
Comprehensive state benefits that include 12 paid holidays and paid leave, health benefits, life insurance, disability plans, deferred compensation, disability (long-term and short-term), long-term care, retirement, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness program, education assistance and more!

More About Us:
We are a part of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH); a state agency that works to protect and improve the health of people in Virginia. We are located in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake. The VDH central office is located in Richmond, Virginia. Local public health departments are spread throughout the state and support counties, cities and/or regions in which they reside. The goal of VDH is to become the Healthiest State in the Nation. We work with the City of Chesapeake to provide public health services to the Chesapeake community.

Minimum Qualifications

What we're looking for:
The candidate must be able to communicate in English and Spanish both orally and in writing.
Experience, training and/or certification in Spanish medical interpretation.
Ability to prepare required pre-clinic paperwork
Office experience with public contact and culture sensitivity
Keyboarding, filing and knowledge of computer applications

Additional Considerations

Experience working with a diverse population and at-risk families.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic health services.
Experience providing interpretation services in a medical office environment.
Prior maternal child health experience desired.
Experience working in an in-home setting preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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