ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve, including Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, people with substance use disorders, and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support to nearly 20,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all.JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: WIC Community CoordinatorHOURS: Part-time (28 hours/week); flexible schedule with occasional evenings and SaturdaysSALARY: $27.10 per hourPROGRAM: Plymouth WICBENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, etc. DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Community Coordinator's responsibilities will include the following:
- Utilize needs assessment to develop outreach plan to increase WIC access in low utilization areas
- Develop monthly and annual outreach plans and document monthly activities
- Develop and utilize outreach tracking tool that measures new participants linkages to program
- Provide direct linkage to PLY WIC during outreach sessions
- Evaluate effectiveness of outreach and adjust outreach plan accordingly
- Develop and maintains the MA WIC Community Network Database
- Develop and maintain community liaisons with health and human services providers and advocacy organizations in community served by the local WIC program to facilitate & carry out referrals between these groups & WIC
- Build an active, coordinated referral network & collaborative, working relationship between community agencies, groups and WIC
- Facilitate or conduct periodic in-services for staff and/or clients with local providers & other community agencies that deal with the WIC population and/or nutrition & food, i.e., Head Start, nursery or day care, grade schools, churches, EFNEP, neighborhood associations, Housing Authority, etc., as well as local pediatricians, obstetricians, & other health care providers
- Provide WIC program, education & outreach materials to local agencies & advocacy groups
- Participate in local health and human services coalition meetings, community health fairs, workshops & other public forums
- Attend PLY WIC staff meetings
- Attend statewide Community Coordinator quarterly meetings, trainings, and in-services
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School or Associate's Degree. Must demonstrate knowledge of community and health and human services in Plymouth area; must be outgoing, compassionate, and understanding to the needs of participant population; Good communication skills in oral and written English. Bilingual Portuguese helpful.