Covid-19 Outreach Coordinator

*Position Description* Location: Ellensburg Office (Service area are Kittitas, Yakima, Grant, Chelan and Douglas Counties) Job Title: Covid-19 Outreach Coordinator Department: Independent Living Specialist Reports to: Executive Director Hourly Full time 30 hours Monday to Friday.
FLSA Status: Non Exempt Contract based- End date 04/15/2024 Central Washington Disability Resources (CWDR) is an Independent Living Center; a non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organization providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities.
Established in 1981 and serving residents in Kittitas, Yakima, Grant, Chelan and Douglas Counties.
CWDR provides empowerment and assistance to individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities.
Also, serving as a strong advocacy voice on a wide range of national, state and local issues CWDR works to assure physical and programmatic access to housing, employment, transportation, communities, recreational facilities, health and social services.
Position Purpose This position is grant funded and therefore expected to conclude in 04/30/2024.
The most perfect person for the position will have exceptional organizational skills and be expected to be a strategic thinker with attention to detail, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to many communication styles.
You should be innovative in the approach to communicate COVID-19 information to marginalized communities.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, as over 51% of our team have a range of disabilities and experience with all types of disabilities is essential to our advocacy mission.
CWDR services include Emergency/Disaster Preparedness, Advocacy, Information & Referral, Peer Support, Assistive Technology, Benefits Assistance, Independent Living Skills Training and Evaluation, Transition, and Youth specific programming.
CWDR believes in equality, inclusion and choice; any person with a Disability, Older Adult, or Veteran who may benefit from CWDR services or programs are eligible regardless of type of disability, race, creed, nationality, age.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of CWDR are expected to conform to the following: * Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
* Interact professionally with other employees, consumers and community members.
* Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
* Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
*Responsibilities* Essential Functions: Vaccination Clinic and In-Home Vaccination Engagement: * *Coordinate, partner and/or assist *with conducting local COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine clinics including in-home vaccinations.
* Identify people who may need help getting COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations, including those who are unable to independently travel to a vaccination site.
* Integrate the COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine messages and materials into any activity not currently funded by similar vaccine outreach grants and programs.
* Integrate COVID materials on hosted Resource Hub website(s).
* Report vaccination efforts as appropriate.
Supportive Services: * Provide or arrange accessible transportation to COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination sites for those who need assistance.
* Provide or arrange personal support (e.
g.
, peer support) to older adults and people with disabilities for those who need assistance.
* Help with scheduling COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination appointments for those who need it.
* Provide necessary referral services in support of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
* Report supportive services as appropriate.
General Vaccination/Booster Information and Outreach: * Disseminate credible information about COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines and help direct older adults and those with disabilities with questions to additional sources of information.
* Conduct COVID vaccine and booster outreach, education and material dissemination utilizing generalized or targeted campaigns; community events such as health fairs: congregate meal site activities; Medicare Open Enrollment events and one-on-one in-person counseling and group counseling sessions; and one-on-one interactions with community members.
* Provide electronic copies of all written materials developed in the scope of this award.
* Report Information and Outreach activities as appropriate.
Partnership Development: * Conduct outreach to local FQHCs, Public Health Departments, home health agencies, physician groups, etc.
to determine the feasibility of partnerships that support increased population vaccination and booster rates.
* Explore partnerships that increase COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine outreach, including educational activities and the dissemination of materials.
* Develop sub-contracts as needed to accomplish scope of work.
* Provide a copy of agreements with consultants and/or subcontractors recruited to assist with work plan activities.
* Report on partner inclusion in efforts as appropriate.
Training and Peer-to-Peer Engagement * Utilize the training, education and tools provided by USAging and ADVC Advisory Group partners and available on the ADVC Resource Hub.
* Participate in on-boarding education, training, and technical assistance sessions as necessary.
* Access and utilize the ADVC Resource Hub for accessing materials, participating in trainings relating to the COVID Vaccine outreach (e.
g.
vaccine hesitancy training, cultural competencies, etc.
).
* Participate in peer-to-peer engagement opportunities as necessary to share ideas and successes.
*Qualifications* Education and/or Experience: * High School and/or post-secondary education level * Excellent written and verbal skills * Able to meet deadlines * Highly computer and digital media literate * Autonomous in scheduling projects and meeting work package deadlines Key Competencies: * *Time Management: *Thinks strategically, prioritizes competing demands, and plans ahead.
Completes work within deadlines, completes consumer goals in a timely fashion including follow-up to assure the goals undertaken are accomplished quickly.
Able to be flexible and stay focused in hectic environments with many competing priorities.
* *Team Player: *Awareness and commitment to accomplishing department and agency goals.
Respectful and works co-operatively with others.
Sensitivity to the needs of other staff and consumers and behaves in a manner to improve the overall functioning of the agency.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
* *Communication: *Ability to provide information in accessible formats – culturally, linguistically, adaptively, in groups, and individually, as needed so others will understand.
Effectively communicates with people from diverse backgrounds, including, consumers, media, community members, staff and management both in written and oral form.
Listens carefully and asks questions appropriately to delineate issue(s) and empower consumer regarding options.
Possess excellent public speaking skills with the ability to present information in clear and articulate, logical and organized manner.
Ability to read and comprehend information written in English; such as, instructions, correspondence, memos, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals * *Clerical & Technical: *Working knowledge of MS Office applications including basic spreadsheets and databases.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
* *Mathematical Skills: *Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
* *Computer Skills: *To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of, and possess intermediate skills, to utilize Microsoft Office software including basic spreadsheets and databases.
Internet knowledge required.
* *Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:* * Valid driving license * Reliable vehicle to travel ( Mileage and gas reimbursement varies based on policies) * *Other Qualifications: *Knowledge of Federal, State and local agencies serving people with disabilities.
Understanding of service delivery systems, especially those that provide critical supports for independent living.
Commitment to the policies of consumer participation in the decision-making process and consumer involvement in program development and implementation.
Able to independently navigate and move through the community to attend meetings and appointments, responsible for own transportation.
* Bi-lingual preferred but not required.
* Other duties as assigned Executive Director *Working Conditions* *Work Environment: *This position is primarily performed in an environmentally controlled indoor office environment.
However, the employee may occasionally be exposed to various weather conditions or extreme cold and heat due to travel.
On occasion, this position may be required to perform work in a variety of settings such as consumer homes or other community locations that may or may not be accessible.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.
*Work Context: *This position is constantly dealing with the public, either by phone or in person.
It requires self-control, maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations and stress tolerance, accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Due to the nature of the work and the small office environment, the position requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
This position requires attention to detail and thoroughly completing tasks.
Frequent changes and interruptions require adaptability/flexibility to be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
This position requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
*Physical Requirements: *While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close range, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
*Supervisory Responsibilities* None Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
CWDR gladly considers requests for reasonable accommodation(s) and will make every effort to make such reasonable accommodation(s) as will enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.
Non-Discrimination: CWDR provides equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, military & veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
All applicants must pass Criminal History Background Investigation.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $17.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: On the road