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SCORE is seeking a Community Outreach Volunteer to help us strengthen connections with local organizations, chambers of commerce, community colleges, libraries, and nonprofits. In this role, you will represent SCORE at community events, promote our free business mentoring and educational programs, and help ensure that more small business owners and entrepreneurs know about and can access SCORE services.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local organizations and community partners
• Represent SCORE at networking events, workshops, and fairs
• Share information about SCORE mentoring, workshops, and resources
• Help identify opportunities for collaboration with community groups
• Support outreach campaigns (online and in-person) to raise awareness of SCORE

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with public speaking or networking
• Passion for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs
• Reliable and organized, with the ability to follow through on commitments
• Familiarity with local community groups, chambers, or nonprofits a plus

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Community Outreach worker will locate and engage resources for tenants. Ensures efficient and successful access and linkage to the full array of necessary employment, physical and behavioral health services. Coordinates effective communication between all staff and tenants to the ultimate benefit of the patient. A Community Outreach Worker discerns needs of tenants and makes referrals to appropriate agencies facilitating access to quality employment, health care and social services, providing health education, bringing linguistically and culturally responsive health care directly to the community, helping people become equal partners in their health care, and increasing the community’s awareness of the presence of underserved populations. They disseminate information on available programs and services and perform various administrative duties. They assist supervisory staff and support tenants and their families to assess their needs or identify potential problems. They also serve as advocates for clients and help to bring about desired or necessary corrective action or will assist in locating necessary help from their community to ensure that a service is provided. They also will assist tenants and their families in crisis situations and assist in making necessary referrals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Responsible for establishing relationships that are necessary for the continued support of tenants and coordination of employment or necessary services.

• Responsible for engaging community referrals (ground ups) to educate them on services and have them sign consent forms for service.

• Conduct field, phone and mail outreach to sources of employment and other services.

• Track the outreach and engagement of all referrals as required.

• Participate in advocacy and direct action to end homelessness.

• Conduct assigned administrative duties (mail, follow-up etc.) and other assigned job duties.

• And other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Committed to active promotion of ICL values and goals.

• Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems.

• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal, and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards.

• Experienced in and demonstrated comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the interdisciplinary planning process and the developmental treatment model.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

• You must have the ability and willingness to regularly travel, in some instances with clients in Agency vehicles, to many locations using various modes of reliable and safe transportation

Preferred: Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related human services experience linking mentally disabled clients to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in the community.

The following fields preferred: Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Community Mental Health, Sociology, Speech and Hearing, Physical or Recreational therapy. Degrees in other related areas may be considered.

Licensure: Valid driver’s license may be required, as determined by operational needs.

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Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

WHY IS THIS ROLE CRITICAL?

The Outreach Specialist (OS) plays a critical role at Upward Health. The OS is the first point of contact with our company for our patients. We count on the OS to make an excellent first impression and to be able to effectively communicate our service offering to patients. The goal of this role is to inform patients about our services and to help them get started. Our services are focused on improving a patient’s health, and the OS helps him or her take that first step. 

The OS manages a caseload and utilizes a range of strategies to connect with our potential patients. Phone is our top strategy, and it’s important that our OS is comfortable and confident communicating by phone. There may be times that field-based approaches are utilized as well. The OS should be prepared to use whatever strategy is most effective. The OS reports to our Outreach Manager.  

Applicants tend to be individuals who would describe themselves as a “people person.”  You enjoy talking to new people – whether by phone or in person. You might have taken past roles in sales or retail to satisfy this interest. You also want to help others. You may even have past experience helping others with their health, whether through a previous job or in your personal life. You communicate well. You enjoy a fast-paced environment. You are flexible and like when each day is different. You are driven by reaching goals, and you like a challenge. We are looking forward to meeting you! 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct direct outreach to patients via phone, in-person meetings, mailings, and other strategies
• Speak with patients about the role that Upward Health can play in helping them improve their health
• Enroll patients into Upward Health’s program and collect key data about patients during the enrollment process
• Manage a personal caseload of patients and ensure that each assigned patient is contacted using the most effective strategy
• On an as-needed basis, interact with enrolled patients to ensure ongoing engagement or to deliver additional community-based touchpoints
• Participate in weekly team meetings focused on ongoing education and improvement
• Accurate and timely documentation in our company‘s software system

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Verbal communication skills
• Persuasiveness
• Flexibility
• Dedication and resilience
• Energetic
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Both independence and teamwork
• Solid computer skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to quickly establish trust and build a relationship with patients
• Ability to clearly communicate Upward Health’s service offering and value
• Active listening skills and genuine compassion for others
• Quick thinking and ability to respond to questions and objections 
• Organized and self-motivated 
• Ability to work independently and meet established goals
• Enjoys collaboration within a team environment and working with people of different skills and experience
• Knowledge of community resources in the local market
• Able to maintain clear professional boundaries with patients and coworkers
• Commitment to represent the company with professionalism
• Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to work with diverse groups of community members
• Comfortable using computer for documentation, communication, and organizing work
• Must have reliable transportation to perform essential outreach functions
• Must be fluent in English. Spanish speaking a PLUS!
• Able to work flexible hours, including occasional night/weekend work
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience with focus on those who have sales, healthcare, or past outreach experience. 

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 

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Company Overview:

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description:

The Community Outreach Specialist (COS) plays a critical role in establishing Upward Health’s presence in the community and reaching potential patients. As the first point of contact for individuals seeking our services, the COS is responsible for educating patients about Upward Health’s offerings, engaging them in meaningful conversations, and facilitating their enrollment into our programs. The COS manages a personal caseload, primarily utilizing phone outreach, but also employing in-person visits and other community-based strategies as needed. This role is essential in ensuring that patients understand the full range of services available to them and helps them take the first steps toward improving their health. The COS reports to the Outreach Manager and works closely with other team members to ensure the overall success of patient outreach and engagement efforts.

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal communication and persuasive abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage a personal caseload efficiently
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet outreach goals
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and adapting outreach methods to various situations
• Proficient in using computer systems for documentation, communication, and managing outreach activities
• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of outreach methods, including phone, in-person meetings, and mailings
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus

Key Behaviors:

Engagement: 

• Proactively builds relationships with potential patients, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their journey with Upward Health.

Resilience: 

• Demonstrates the ability to overcome objections and challenges, staying motivated to engage patients even in difficult situations.

Adaptability: 

• Flexibly adjusts outreach strategies based on the needs and preferences of patients, ensuring effective communication at all times.

Team Collaboration: 

• Works well within a team, sharing knowledge, providing support, and contributing to the collective goals of the outreach program.

Efficiency: 

• Effectively manages time to meet outreach goals, balancing a caseload and ensuring timely follow-ups with patients.

Compassion: 

• Approaches patient interactions with empathy, ensuring each patient feels heard and understood.

Cultural Competency: 

• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds and works effectively with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Competencies:

Communication: 

• Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate Upward Health’s services and benefits to potential patients, making complex information easy to understand.

Patient Engagement: 

• Skilled in enrolling patients into Upward Health’s programs and ensuring they have a smooth onboarding experience.

Customer-Centric: 

• Always focused on the needs of the patient, ensuring excellent service throughout the outreach process and helping patients access the right services.

Problem Solving: 

• Capable of addressing patient concerns or objections during outreach efforts, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining trust.

Time Management: 

• Demonstrates excellent time management by balancing outreach activities, managing caseloads, and meeting set goals within a fast-paced environment.

Data Management: 

• Attention to detail when documenting patient information, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in the company’s systems.

Community Knowledge:

• Familiarity with local resources and the ability to connect patients to additional community-based services that may be beneficial to their care.

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

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Company Overview:

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description:

The Community Outreach Specialist (COS) plays a critical role in establishing Upward Health’s presence in the community and reaching potential patients. As the first point of contact for individuals seeking our services, the COS is responsible for educating patients about Upward Health’s offerings, engaging them in meaningful conversations, and facilitating their enrollment into our programs. The COS manages a personal caseload, primarily utilizing phone outreach, but also employing in-person visits and other community-based strategies as needed. This role is essential in ensuring that patients understand the full range of services available to them and helps them take the first steps toward improving their health. The COS reports to the Outreach Manager and works closely with other team members to ensure the overall success of patient outreach and engagement efforts.

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal communication and persuasive abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage a personal caseload efficiently
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet outreach goals
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and adapting outreach methods to various situations
• Proficient in using computer systems for documentation, communication, and managing outreach activities
• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of outreach methods, including phone, in-person meetings, and mailings
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus

Key Behaviors:

Engagement: 

• Proactively builds relationships with potential patients, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their journey with Upward Health.

Resilience: 

• Demonstrates the ability to overcome objections and challenges, staying motivated to engage patients even in difficult situations.

Adaptability: 

• Flexibly adjusts outreach strategies based on the needs and preferences of patients, ensuring effective communication at all times.

Team Collaboration: 

• Works well within a team, sharing knowledge, providing support, and contributing to the collective goals of the outreach program.

Efficiency: 

• Effectively manages time to meet outreach goals, balancing a caseload and ensuring timely follow-ups with patients.

Compassion: 

• Approaches patient interactions with empathy, ensuring each patient feels heard and understood.

Cultural Competency: 

• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds and works effectively with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Competencies:

Communication: 

• Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate Upward Health’s services and benefits to potential patients, making complex information easy to understand.

Patient Engagement: 

• Skilled in enrolling patients into Upward Health’s programs and ensuring they have a smooth onboarding experience.

Customer-Centric: 

• Always focused on the needs of the patient, ensuring excellent service throughout the outreach process and helping patients access the right services.

Problem Solving: 

• Capable of addressing patient concerns or objections during outreach efforts, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining trust.

Time Management: 

• Demonstrates excellent time management by balancing outreach activities, managing caseloads, and meeting set goals within a fast-paced environment.

Data Management: 

• Attention to detail when documenting patient information, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in the company’s systems.

Community Knowledge:

• Familiarity with local resources and the ability to connect patients to additional community-based services that may be beneficial to their care.

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

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Company Overview:

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description:

The Community Outreach Specialist (COS) plays a critical role in establishing Upward Health’s presence in the community and reaching potential patients. As the first point of contact for individuals seeking our services, the COS is responsible for educating patients about Upward Health’s offerings, engaging them in meaningful conversations, and facilitating their enrollment into our programs. The COS manages a personal caseload, primarily utilizing phone outreach, but also employing in-person visits and other community-based strategies as needed. This role is essential in ensuring that patients understand the full range of services available to them and helps them take the first steps toward improving their health. The COS reports to the Outreach Manager and works closely with other team members to ensure the overall success of patient outreach and engagement efforts.

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal communication and persuasive abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage a personal caseload efficiently
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet outreach goals
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and adapting outreach methods to various situations
• Proficient in using computer systems for documentation, communication, and managing outreach activities
• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of outreach methods, including phone, in-person meetings, and mailings
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus

Key Behaviors:

Engagement: 

• Proactively builds relationships with potential patients, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their journey with Upward Health.

Resilience: 

• Demonstrates the ability to overcome objections and challenges, staying motivated to engage patients even in difficult situations.

Adaptability: 

• Flexibly adjusts outreach strategies based on the needs and preferences of patients, ensuring effective communication at all times.

Team Collaboration: 

• Works well within a team, sharing knowledge, providing support, and contributing to the collective goals of the outreach program.

Efficiency: 

• Effectively manages time to meet outreach goals, balancing a caseload and ensuring timely follow-ups with patients.

Compassion: 

• Approaches patient interactions with empathy, ensuring each patient feels heard and understood.

Cultural Competency: 

• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds and works effectively with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Competencies:

Communication: 

• Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate Upward Health’s services and benefits to potential patients, making complex information easy to understand.

Patient Engagement: 

• Skilled in enrolling patients into Upward Health’s programs and ensuring they have a smooth onboarding experience.

Customer-Centric: 

• Always focused on the needs of the patient, ensuring excellent service throughout the outreach process and helping patients access the right services.

Problem Solving: 

• Capable of addressing patient concerns or objections during outreach efforts, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining trust.

Time Management: 

• Demonstrates excellent time management by balancing outreach activities, managing caseloads, and meeting set goals within a fast-paced environment.

Data Management: 

• Attention to detail when documenting patient information, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in the company’s systems.

Community Knowledge:

• Familiarity with local resources and the ability to connect patients to additional community-based services that may be beneficial to their care.

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

Compensation details: 18-19 Hourly Wage

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Company Overview:

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description:

The Community Outreach Specialist (COS) plays a critical role in establishing Upward Health’s presence in the community and reaching potential patients. As the first point of contact for individuals seeking our services, the COS is responsible for educating patients about Upward Health’s offerings, engaging them in meaningful conversations, and facilitating their enrollment into our programs. The COS manages a personal caseload, primarily utilizing phone outreach, but also employing in-person visits and other community-based strategies as needed. This role is essential in ensuring that patients understand the full range of services available to them and helps them take the first steps toward improving their health. The COS reports to the Outreach Manager and works closely with other team members to ensure the overall success of patient outreach and engagement efforts.

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal communication and persuasive abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage a personal caseload efficiently
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet outreach goals
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and adapting outreach methods to various situations
• Proficient in using computer systems for documentation, communication, and managing outreach activities
• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of outreach methods, including phone, in-person meetings, and mailings
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus

Key Behaviors:

Engagement: 

• Proactively builds relationships with potential patients, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their journey with Upward Health.

Resilience: 

• Demonstrates the ability to overcome objections and challenges, staying motivated to engage patients even in difficult situations.

Adaptability: 

• Flexibly adjusts outreach strategies based on the needs and preferences of patients, ensuring effective communication at all times.

Team Collaboration: 

• Works well within a team, sharing knowledge, providing support, and contributing to the collective goals of the outreach program.

Efficiency: 

• Effectively manages time to meet outreach goals, balancing a caseload and ensuring timely follow-ups with patients.

Compassion: 

• Approaches patient interactions with empathy, ensuring each patient feels heard and understood.

Cultural Competency: 

• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds and works effectively with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Competencies:

Communication: 

• Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate Upward Health’s services and benefits to potential patients, making complex information easy to understand.

Patient Engagement: 

• Skilled in enrolling patients into Upward Health’s programs and ensuring they have a smooth onboarding experience.

Customer-Centric: 

• Always focused on the needs of the patient, ensuring excellent service throughout the outreach process and helping patients access the right services.

Problem Solving: 

• Capable of addressing patient concerns or objections during outreach efforts, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining trust.

Time Management: 

• Demonstrates excellent time management by balancing outreach activities, managing caseloads, and meeting set goals within a fast-paced environment.

Data Management: 

• Attention to detail when documenting patient information, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in the company’s systems.

Community Knowledge:

• Familiarity with local resources and the ability to connect patients to additional community-based services that may be beneficial to their care.

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

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