TO APPLY: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bentonor/jobs/4486029/easa-health-navigation-coordinator-bilingual-ps22
Are you looking for a job that will make a difference in your Community? Benton County Behavioral Health Early Assessment and Support Alliance Team is currently looking for a Bilingual Health Navigation Coordinator.
Introduction to Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA)
EASA is an innovative program for youth and young adults (ages 15-25) who have recently begun experiencing unusual thoughts and behaviors or who have started hearing or seeing things that others don’t. EASA provides outreach throughout Benton County towards rapidly identifying individuals needing early intervention to prevent the issues associated with untreated psychosis. EASA collaborates with families and community partners to build strong support networks.
EASA provides expert assessment as well as individualized treatment planning. For those meeting criteria for enrollment, EASA delivers approximately two years of coordinated specialty care services including: counseling, case management, skills training, psychiatry & nursing, health education, family supports, peer supports, employment & education supports, social groups and much more. EASA services are transitional: the focus is on supporting individuals and their families to develop the knowledge, skills, and resources to be successful in the long run.
Job Summary
The EASA Bilingual Clinical Health Navigator will coordinate the activities of EASA Community Education to reach diverse communities in Benton County, with a particular focus on serving Latino & Hispanic community members.
The EASA Bilingual Clinical Health Navigator will be responsible for facilitating development of EASA referral and retention networks between diverse communities and EASA. This will be achieved through outreach and engagement to these communities. Methods of outreach will include individual information sessions, group workshops, creating and maintaining networks with other agencies and organizations. This position will also be responsible for data gathering, reporting, and monitoring.
Please note:
This is a regular status, part time, benefit eligible position at .5 FTE (20 hours a week).
This is a Bilingual Spanish/ English position and offers a Bilingual Differential of base salary plus an additional 5% upon successful completion of required language testing.
The first review of applications will be on May 13, 2024.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
In addition, the county contributes up to $700 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
After 6 months of employment:
The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
Interactive seminars, challenges and fun activities
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
Salary range of:
$21.82 to $28.63 per hour
This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Associate's Degree in Public Health, Education, Communications or a closely related field; AND
2 years of related work experience in Public Health, Education, Community Outreach, Health Services or Health Navigation; AND
Bilingual skills in Spanish & English: This position is Bilingual and requires duties to be done in both English and Spanish.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Special Requirements:
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Valid Oregon driver's license.
The Ideal Candidate
Community Health Worker Certification with the Oregon Health Authority.
Experience using the OCHIN and EPIC Electronic Health Record Systems.