ECSB Community Resource Specialist (Bilingual in Spanish preferred)

Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

The Early Childhood Services Based (ECSB) Community Resource Specialist will be responsible for the on-site operations of the Family Bridge Resource Center. The specialist will work under the direction of the Community Resource Coordinator to secure basic needs and educational resources for families' with children 0-5 years of age, aligning with the Early Childhood Services Based grant deliverables.

Serve as point person for the onsite daily operations of the Family Bridge Family Resource Center and educational services.

• Receive referral forms completed by the families or individuals, either in person, by mail or online and to match them with other appropriate resources and/or education services
• Assist Coordinator, in correlation to the Family Bridge Resource Center; develop an Educational Resource Framework to support families with children 0-5 years of age
• Manage and Conduct data entry for family education services online and in person
• Assist coordinator conduct in person classes for families as applicable and needed
• Assist coordinator with the creation of a community resource guide for families' with children ages 0-5
• Collaborate with Community Stakeholders to determine eligibility for community programs
• Submit required reports in regards to family/educational resources
• Develop Resource Data Base etc.
• When applicable, assist Coordinator with the development of community outreach strategies to maximize community awareness of available resources/education services offered by the Family Bridge Family Resource Center
• Ensure all outreach materials are organized, updated and culturally appropriate
• Assist with the tracking of in-kind as applicable to grant documentation
• Secure resources/basic needs support for families with children 0-5 years of age through utilization of designated grant funds, community resources etc.
• Prepare and conduct presentations for the Family Resource Center and Coalition, as needed
• Carries out other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual in Spanish (Strongly Preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED 
• Highly organized and accountable
• Independent, self-motivated worker
• Competent with computer skills, email, web browsing, internet, word processing
• Highly motivated and able to work with a variety of groups
• Must be able to read, speak, and translate in Spanish
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Aptitude to complete paperwork and reports
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills, to include intangible qualities (e.g. friendliness, openness, non-judgmental attitude, enthusiasm, etc.)
• Demonstrated emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs and interests of the targeted community
• Able to schedule work activities according to priority
• Ability to understand the overall goal of the program
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
• Familiarity with computer programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.  Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

The occupant may, at times, lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.