Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist Location : 2 N MERIDIAN Indianapolis, IN -- (Hybrid) Duration: 6+ Months Interview -- Webcam only Note: First 30 days of engagement contractors are required to be on-site at Indiana. After 30 days, a hybrid format (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) may be considered Job Description: Position: Refugee & International Health Community Engagement Specialist Purpose of Position /Summary The purpose of this position is to build a community engagement strategy to address social determinants of health and to advance health & health equity for refugee & other newcomer populations. Specifically, the Community Engagement Specialist (CES) will work to explore and harness community partnerships and resources to create a network of health and equity promotionsupport for refugee & other newcomer populations. This position will be in the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Infectious Disease Epidemiology &Prevention (IDEP)’s Refugee & International Health program and will report to the Refugee & International Health Coordinator. Location and Schedule: -Indiana Department of Health. 2 N Meridian, IN -Eligible for 2 days remote and 3 days in-person after initial 30 days in person period Essential Duties / Responsibilities -Strategize to improve IDOH-Refugee & International Health Program connections with ethnic community-based organizations that serve refugees &other newcomer population. -Identify and curate a resource list of health care services that serve refugees& other newcomer populations. -Identify gaps in knowledge and/or resources for refugees & other newcomer populations on disease prevention and health promotion; create or identify resources to fill in those gaps. - Partner with refugee resettlement agencies and screening clinics to identify and leverage opportunities for wrap-around services that would help advance health equity for refugees & other newcomer populations. - Assist in training/guiding local health departments on effective outreach strategies and how to provide care to the refugees & other newcomer populations - Develop and implement strategies in partnership with the IDOH Language Access Coordinator to mitigate language barriers to health and equity for the refugees& other newcomer populations. - Attend community-based activities, meetings, and coalitions to advocate for health and equity for the refugees & other newcomer populations. - Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education: -Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, health education, or socials sciences) and ≥ 1 years’ relevant public health experience, OR -Graduate or professional degree in a health-related field (e.g., RN, MD/DO,DDS/DMD, DVM, PhD, RS) OR -Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and ≥ 4 years of relevant public health experience Knowledge, skills, and abilities: - Ability to work with people with no or limited English language. -Knowledge of state, federal laws, regulations & guidance documents pertaining to public health - Skillin identification of health promotions opportunity pertinent to the refugee population - Skillin communication, interpersonal relationship, cultural competency -Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision - Strong critical and analytical thinking skills -Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Job Type: Contract Pay: $20.05 - $24.14 per hour Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required) Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Indianapolis, IN 46204: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person