Outreach Specialist for the Emergency Department at Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Full-Time/Day Shift

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment – this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. 

The Emergency Department (ED) Outreach Specialist works with a vulnerable population that has a high utilization of the Emergency Department.  The ED Outreach Specialist works in conjunction with patients, team members, hospital staff and community partners to develop and implement strategies that improve the health of individuals who are identified with high utilization of emergency department services. Organizes, collects, reviews and reports health and social information through member home visits and phone outreach, while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or human services field preferred. within 30 days of hire: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Health Care Provider completion required or obtain within one month of hire Valid Driver License  A Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check may be required for this position based on location. Fingerprinting may also be required. 2 years Experience working with diverse vulnerable populations, community and/or health care organization experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Direct care experience in a residential and/or outreach position serving vulnerable populations.

 

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.