Community Health Advocate

As a key member of the Community Liaison Unit, the Community Health Advocate enhances access to and satisfaction with Asian Health Services by providing culturally and linguistically competent support to patients and community members. 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.

• Conduct health education and outreach on topics like access to healthcare, mental health, and public policy.
• Attend and organize community events, workshops, and forums.
• Develop culturally appropriate health education materials and ensure their effective dissemination.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of the Asian community in public forums and policy discussions.
• Provide translation and interpretation services for healthcare interactions.
• Collect and analyze community data to support program development and evaluation.
• Serve as a back-up in patient services such as appointment scheduling, interpreting, and handling inquiries.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives like fundraising and special events.

• 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.
• Proficiency in an Asian language (both written and spoken) is required.
• Knowledge of health and social services in Asian immigrant communities is preferred.
• Ability to work inclusively with diverse individuals across various socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

• **Work Schedule:**  
• This position does not follow a standard 9 AM - 5 PM schedule. The weekly work schedule is created based on pre-scheduled community events and may include evenings and weekends. If no events are scheduled, the default work hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. The total weekly hours are managed within a 37.5-hour workweek, with overtime compensated if the work exceeds 40 hours in any given week.

• **Work-from-Home Policy:**  
• Work-from-home arrangements may be allowed at the discretion of the department manager, based on departmental needs and the nature of the work. This policy can be adjusted as necessary.