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Job description
Description
- Functions as a patient advocate through diverse community outreach efforts in East Baltimore
- Identifies potential outreach targets and develops creative and effective ways to reach these targets
- Generates new clients for BMS through contacts with individuals and families currently not connected to primary care
- Educates community members about resources and sources of care, particularly with regard to those intended for mothers and babies
- Works to remove barriers to care by direct contact and relationship building with identified clients and referral agencies
- Collects relevant data and generates reports on outreach activities for use internally and to meet grant maker requirements
- Represents BMS and B'more for Healthy Babies at a minimum of 8 community activities monthly
- Represents BMS and B'more for Healthy Babies on a minimum of one Community Board meeting at least quarterly
- Offers presentations both group and individual on B'more for Healthy Babies educational themes throughout the BHB catchment area in Patterson Park North and East
- Participates monthly in the B'more for Healthy Babies Collaborative for Patterson Park North and East
General duties:
- Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations.
- Complies with the standards of conduct and Corporate Responsibility Program and seeks guidance when in doubt.
- Meets or exceeds expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.
- Participates on interdepartmental or departmental committees as appropriate.
Requirements
*This is a part time, 20 hour/week position.*
Required Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Required Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Current MD Driver's license and personal vehicle required.
Preferred Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Community Health Worker certificate
Required Experience:
1 years' experience in community outreach in Southeast Baltimore area
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of African American community, organizations, and culture in Baltimore City
Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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