Asian Health Services
Community Health Advocate
Oakland, CA · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 680 days ago
Patient CareLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- This role focuses on advocacy, community engagement, and outreach while representing the underserved Asian community's 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.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze community data to support program development and evaluation.
Requirements
- Ability to work inclusively with diverse individuals across various socio-economic backgrounds.
- Proficiency in English and one of the following languages: Cantonese.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Benefits
- Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients.
- Our approach to well-being focuses on "whole patient health" for all.
- We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community's overall health.
- We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health.
- Conduct health education and outreach on topics like access to healthcare, mental health, and public policy.
- Develop culturally appropriate health education materials and ensure their effective dissemination.
- A Bachelor's 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.
Company info
- On-call and temporary employees does not qualify for company benefits.
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