Outreach Representative

JOB SUMMARY

• Assists in providing the provision of health education and outreach to migrant and seasonal farm workers in a five (5) county area. Facilitates monthly group-based health education classes, conducting individual home visits, coordinating referrals and follow-up to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Serves as resource for Spanish interpretation as needed.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company.
• Fluent in Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1 - 2 years Secretarial field (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Not Applicable - No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - manual dexterity
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

http://www.phoebehealth.com/JobDescriptions/OutreachRepresentative-89120-9-14-18.pdf