Burmese Community Outreach Specialist

Hours: 20 to 30 hours per monthSchedule: Varied (Tuesday evenings plus other flex hours as needed)Type: Independent contractor, part-time, seasonalLocation: Hybrid (Remote & On-Site) -- Kansas City, KansasJob Summary: The Community Outreach Specialist supports Fountain of Life initiatives to the Burmese-speaking community. The Community Outreach Specialist will serve as a health navigator/community health worker/social worker to help connect individuals and families in need to health, wellness, aging, social, housing and legal services that they need. When individuals whose primary language is Burmese reach out to Fountain of Life, the Community Outreach Specialist will be their first point of contact.Job Responsibilities: The Community Outreach Specialist key responsibilities center on two goals:Connect Burmese-speaking individuals and families, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured, to health, aging, government and community resources including medical, dental, behavioral health care resources that they need to lead healthy livesPromote Fountain of Life social, recreational and mental health programs to Burmese-speaking older adultsTo accomplish the two goals, the Community Outreach Specialist will:Represent Fountain of Life to Burmese-speaking community of Greater Kansas CityHelp develop and maintain relationships between Fountain of Life and Burmese-serving community organizations, churches and groupsConduct intakes on individuals and families to determine their health, wellness, aging, social, housing and legal needsEducate and connect individuals and families to community resources and services to meet their needsMake follow up phone calls and serve as point of contact for Burmese-speaking individuals and families reached through health outreach events to provide continued care coordination and address any barriers they are experiencing in accessing community resources and servicesMaintain relationships with individuals and families and encourage participation in Fountain of Life’s programs and activities at its senior community center located in Kansas City, KansasTranslate program flyers to Burmese and help distribute Fountain of Life’s program information to the communityServe as Burmese interpreter at Fountain of Life’s programs and activities as neededTrack program participant information according to Fountain of Life’s program participation tracking proceduresRequired QualificationsA sincere heart to build relationships among the different Asian ethnic communitiesAbility to use computer applications including Microsoft, Google Suite, and emailBilingual in Burmese and EnglishLegal resident and eligible to work in the United StatesReliable transportation / access to fully-insured vehicle to use for job-related dutiesIdeal Candidate ProfileFriendly and service-oriented personalityFlexibility and adaptability to fast-paced and frequently changing environmentsCreative and innovativeAttentive to detail, but non-perfectionistGood steward of time and resourcesSkilled in quick-thinking, fast-acting, sound decision-making, and constant reflectionCompensation: $25 per hour for 8-month period (May 2026 to December 31, 2026).Application Procedures: Please submit resume and cover letter to hello@fountainoflifekc.org by 5/2/2026.