Program Coordinator - Boston Health Care for the Homeless
Boston, MA
About the Job
https://bhchpjobs.applytojob.com/apply/ezA0PEz8NW/Program-Coordinator
Job summary: Hours: Part-time; 20 hours per week Monday ? Friday, with
most Saturdays needed Individuals who identify as immigrants or
limited-English speakers can be some of the most marginalized members of
our society, especially if they are experiencing homelessness. In
response to this inequity, BHCHP developed an Immigrant Health Team to
address the health care needs of immigrant individuals and families who
experience homelessness or unstable housing in Boston. To develop the
program further, we are hiring a Program Coordinator who will be
responsible for leading case management efforts impacting immigrant
patients experiencing homelessness. They will coordinate with other case
managers as needed to assure all immigrant and LEP patients? needs are
being met, and that there is no duplication of services. This person
will also engage in outreach and recruitment of patients, event
management, foster empowerment including linkages to support groups, and
participate in community advocacy efforts to decrease disparities in
health care for this population. Responsibilities: Build relationships
and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of providers and nurses to
provide and assure comprehensive case management services to homeless
individuals Work with clients to obtain the full range of benefits and
services to which they are entitled, including housing, primary care,
social and psychiatric services, and all other necessary services
Present about the Immigrant Health Team at monthly new employee program
orientation, provide resources, and advocate for inclusive practices at
BHCHP and our community partners Collaborate with external organizations
to create support groups for clients in both English and Spanish and
assist with facilitation; also co-facilitate existing BHCHP multilingual
support groups; collaborate with AmeriCorps member(s) who are part of
the Immigrant Health Team on projects, including outreach/recruitment
and community event planning Participate in community advocacy efforts
that BHCHP is already a part of, such as the New Arrivals Working Group,
Office of Refugee and Immigrants (ORI) Working Group, and others as
appropriate; lead implementation & coordination of QI activities at team
level; monitor team performance & lead team QI efforts Serve as a
resource for the BMC Preventive Medicine Fellow(s) in immigrant and
refugee health who will join Oasis every spring/summer and working at
the intersection of immigrant and public health Collaborate with the
Director of the Oasis Clinic to shape overall direction of services and
goals Oasis Clinic Saturday Clinic Regularly attend and be the on-site
lead for Saturday Oasis Clinics Oasis Volunteers Help recruit and
onboard new Oasis Clinic Volunteers Support current volunteers through
regular meeting updates / communications Management of volunteer roster
to identify current needs and capacity Schedule support for Oasis
Saturday Clinics Coordinate BHCHP Asylum Clinic Collaborate with and
facilitate referrals from peer asylum clinics in Greater Boston Recruit,
coordinate orientation, and support forensic evaluators Utilization of
funds from BU Refugee Challenge Schedule and track evaluations (and
their outcomes) SIREN grant (2023-2026): attend grantee check-ins and
provide updates for this newly formed Community Advisory Board for
asylum clinics Case Management Provide immigration-specific case
management services and consultation support for other CMs case managers
in non-duplicative manner Provide training support to BHCHP case
managers, and other staff as needed, to improve the program?s overall
capacity to serve LEP patients experiencing homelessness Attend and lead
bi-weekly immigration case conferences Attend immigration-related
community-wide meetings and trainings assist in grant-writing and
research opportunities Qualifications: BA/B preferred, es
Job summary: Hours: Part-time; 20 hours per week Monday ? Friday, with
most Saturdays needed Individuals who identify as immigrants or
limited-English speakers can be some of the most marginalized members of
our society, especially if they are experiencing homelessness. In
response to this inequity, BHCHP developed an Immigrant Health Team to
address the health care needs of immigrant individuals and families who
experience homelessness or unstable housing in Boston. To develop the
program further, we are hiring a Program Coordinator who will be
responsible for leading case management efforts impacting immigrant
patients experiencing homelessness. They will coordinate with other case
managers as needed to assure all immigrant and LEP patients? needs are
being met, and that there is no duplication of services. This person
will also engage in outreach and recruitment of patients, event
management, foster empowerment including linkages to support groups, and
participate in community advocacy efforts to decrease disparities in
health care for this population. Responsibilities: Build relationships
and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of providers and nurses to
provide and assure comprehensive case management services to homeless
individuals Work with clients to obtain the full range of benefits and
services to which they are entitled, including housing, primary care,
social and psychiatric services, and all other necessary services
Present about the Immigrant Health Team at monthly new employee program
orientation, provide resources, and advocate for inclusive practices at
BHCHP and our community partners Collaborate with external organizations
to create support groups for clients in both English and Spanish and
assist with facilitation; also co-facilitate existing BHCHP multilingual
support groups; collaborate with AmeriCorps member(s) who are part of
the Immigrant Health Team on projects, including outreach/recruitment
and community event planning Participate in community advocacy efforts
that BHCHP is already a part of, such as the New Arrivals Working Group,
Office of Refugee and Immigrants (ORI) Working Group, and others as
appropriate; lead implementation & coordination of QI activities at team
level; monitor team performance & lead team QI efforts Serve as a
resource for the BMC Preventive Medicine Fellow(s) in immigrant and
refugee health who will join Oasis every spring/summer and working at
the intersection of immigrant and public health Collaborate with the
Director of the Oasis Clinic to shape overall direction of services and
goals Oasis Clinic Saturday Clinic Regularly attend and be the on-site
lead for Saturday Oasis Clinics Oasis Volunteers Help recruit and
onboard new Oasis Clinic Volunteers Support current volunteers through
regular meeting updates / communications Management of volunteer roster
to identify current needs and capacity Schedule support for Oasis
Saturday Clinics Coordinate BHCHP Asylum Clinic Collaborate with and
facilitate referrals from peer asylum clinics in Greater Boston Recruit,
coordinate orientation, and support forensic evaluators Utilization of
funds from BU Refugee Challenge Schedule and track evaluations (and
their outcomes) SIREN grant (2023-2026): attend grantee check-ins and
provide updates for this newly formed Community Advisory Board for
asylum clinics Case Management Provide immigration-specific case
management services and consultation support for other CMs case managers
in non-duplicative manner Provide training support to BHCHP case
managers, and other staff as needed, to improve the program?s overall
capacity to serve LEP patients experiencing homelessness Attend and lead
bi-weekly immigration case conferences Attend immigration-related
community-wide meetings and trainings assist in grant-writing and
research opportunities Qualifications: BA/B preferred, es
Source : Boston Health Care for the Homeless
