Community Outreach Coordinator (Internal Hennepin Health applicants only)

Description Hennepin Health is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to support our organization's community engagement initiatives, which includes building relationships with community organizations, potential members, and other county departments. This position links our health plan services and innovative care delivery model with the community stakeholders we depend on for our success. This person will represent Hennepin Health within the community and execute a strategy to maximize outreach presence within the Hennepin County region where we operate. The position will be part of Hennepin Health's Marketing, Communication, and Outreach team. However, they will also work closely with staff throughout Hennepin Health and Hennepin County, to ensure that community voices are considered in health plan operations. Hennepin Health, a Hennepin County owned health insurance plan, provides health care for some of our most vulnerable residents. Hennepin Health's innovative practices have gained national attention and are considered a model for health reform. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Health Services Building, 525 Portland Avenue South, 8th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55415, in the field and community-based settings, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional and weekend hours for community outreach events. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. About This Position Type This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin Health to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees not eligible This position is internally classified as a Community Health Specialist. Click here to view the job classification specification. In This Position, You Will Implement a community engagement and outreach strategy for Hennepin Health. Create and maintain strong relationships with community organizations and with Hennepin County departments serving Hennepin Health enrollees. Represent Hennepin Health within the community and at events. Collect feedback and outreach analytics that can be shared with the Marketing, Communication, and Outreach team and other Hennepin Health staff. Support logistics for outreach initiatives such as scheduling, materials needed, and transportation. Educate the public about Hennepin Health's three health insurance products, as well as its broader health reform vision and goals. Need To Have One of the following: Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, nursing, behavioral/social science, or an approved related field. Four years or more of related professional experience performing community outreach or health education activities. Nice To Have Bilingual in Spanish, Somali and/or Hmong is preferred, but not required. A passion for working with the community and a desire to improve the health care delivery system. Effective self-direction, work ethic, and intellectual curiosity. Knowledge of: Minnesota Public Health Care programs. The health system, health plan operations, and county programs. Experience: Performing customer service and/or community outreach. Working with a diverse client or customer population. Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties. About The Department Hennepin Health provides health care coverage to Hennepin County residents who are enrolled in either Prepaid Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or SNBC. Hennepin Health is a nonprofit, state-certified health maintenance organization that contracts with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. We envision being a leader in partnering with our members and communities to improve health, by integrating health care and service to enhance the health and wellbeing of our members and the community. About Hennepin County Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check. If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact Talent Acquisition Division Hennepin County Human Resources Department HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us 612-348-7855 hcpromo