ATHENA Consulting · 1 week ago
Full-Time Bilingual Human Services Specialist IV (6099)
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$26/hr - $26/hrATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. They are seeking a Human Services Specialist IV to support and engage Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in accessing local health and social services through outreach, partnership building, and health education.
Health CareRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Support vulnerable Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members in identifying and signing up for County and local health and social services
Attend community outreach events on behalf of AAHI and provide health education and service referrals; conduct outreach in diverse and nontraditional settings, such as small businesses
Connect with existing community partners, reach out to new AAPI communities, identify opportunities for partnership, and set up events and programs to satisfy needs
Lead workshops and classes around health and wellness; support in setting up health fairs, health screenings, and vaccination clinics
Research relevant topics and develop engaging materials to effectively deliver sessions
Conduct research on local resources, populate internal databases, and share resources with community members
Identify and capture community needs, communicate needs to program staff, and work with staff on building community interventions
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Fluency in an AAPI language is required
Maryland Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification required or must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment
High School diploma required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Strong community outreach experience and demonstrated ability to engage diverse populations, particularly within the AAPI community
Experience working with AAPI communities is a must
Preferred
Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification is preferred
Candidates who are willing to obtain the certification within the first six months of employment will also be considered
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
Pet insurance.
401k with a generous employer match.
Easy-to-use employee self-serve HR portal.
15 Days Paid Time Off.
10 Recognized, unpaid Holidays.
Company
ATHENA Consulting
ATHENA Consulting is the leading staffing agency that specializes in health, human services, and behavioral health.
Founded in 2002
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Pappas
Chief Executive Officer
Ashley Notthoff
Chief Delivery Officer
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