Job Description
Description:
Title: Community Resource Advocate
Reports to: Community Program Supervisor
Category: Non-Exempt
Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive primary care to low-income, medically underserved and uninsured populations. AMH’s mission - to provide culturally competent, high quality healthcare to the medically vulnerable population in western North Carolina - is rooted in a primary care and preventive services medical home model with fees for services adjusted on the basis of a patient’s ability to pay.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibility of the Community Resource Advocate is to serve AMH patients through connecting them to community resources that will support their ability to achieve self-sufficiency and self-efficacy. The Community Resource Advocate will help patients access Public Benefits such as Medicaid, and various other community resources. They will support patient in navigating care within AMH, including referrals to the Behavioral Health team, and dental services. They will provide information and referrals to community supports and treatment options for mental health and substance use disorders. They will maintain professional and respectful relationships with community partners in order to preserve a database of active community resources to share with AMH patients.
This includes:
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Education:
Experience:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Benefits:
403(b) Retirement plan
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible Spending Account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays - 11 days
Employee Celebration paid day
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education. The position is full-time (40 hours per week), hourly and not exempt from some provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The position will be eligible for benefits (e.g. medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, retirement) and report to the Community Program Supervisor.
AMH is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
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