Community Health Advocate
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 31 - 33
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Asian Health Services founded in 1974 provides medical dental and behavioral health services to more than 50000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on whole patient health for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our communitys overall health. We know that income housing and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. Thats why we also address food insecurity youth leadership and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.
Job Summary:
As a key member of the Community Liaison Unit the Community Health Advocate enhances access to and satisfaction with Asian Health Services by providing culturally and linguistically competent support to patients and community members. This role focuses on advocacy community engagement and outreach while representing the underserved Asian communitys health rights and needs. The position involves planning and implementing advocacy activities organizing health education events and participating in public forums policy discussions and community partnerships.
NOTE: This is a grant-funded role which ends on December 31 2026.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct health education and outreach on topics like access to healthcare mental health and public policy.
- Attend and organize community events workshops and forums.
- Develop culturally appropriate health education materials and ensure their effective dissemination.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of the Asian community in public forums and policy discussions.
- Provide translation and interpretation services for healthcare interactions.
- Collect and analyze community data to support program development and evaluation.
- Serve as a back-up in patient services such as appointment scheduling interpreting and handling inquiries.
- Participate in agency-wide initiatives like fundraising and special events.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree and two years of experience in a health-related field or a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of health and social services in Asian immigrant communities is preferred.
- Ability to work inclusively with diverse individuals across various socio-economic backgrounds.
- Strong problem-solving leadership and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in English and one of the following languages - Cantonese Mandarin Vietnamese or Spanish
$31.87 - $33.12 an hour
On-call and temporary employees does not qualify for company benefits.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
