Outreach and Clinic Coordinator
Position Overview: The Port Ministries is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Clinic Coordinator to oversee and facilitate our volunteer-staffed Free Health Clinic and perform community outreach. In this role, you will create a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals seeking medical care. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, coordinating volunteers, maintaining records, cultivating community relationships, and hosting special events. Strong emphasis on outreach. If you are passionate about providing essential healthcare services to underserved communities, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.
About Port Ministries: Port Ministries is a community-based organization committed to empowering the South Side of Chicago through education, basic needs services, and community engagement. Our programs encompass a range of initiatives, including after-school programs, free workshops, mental health services, art studio programs, and the Bread Truck, which offers meals and hygiene kits to those in need.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create a safe and supportive medical environment for our community.
- Provide empathic medical attention and care for patients of all ages.
- Recruit volunteers, with a preference for MDs and NPs, to offer free weekly medical hours at the clinic.
- Develop and deliver health education programs as part of our People's School initiative.
- Schedule and coordinate volunteers to support medical and pharmaceutical care.
- Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the Free Health Clinic.
- Attend monthly Port Ministries Coordinator Meetings to foster collaboration.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with community stakeholders.
- Promote the program and recruit MDs/NPs by hosting monthly community meetings and events.
- Support Port Ministries' promotional and marketing efforts.
- Organize special events to engage participants, their families, and volunteers.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and grants team to aid in fundraising efforts.
- Host an annual fundraiser to support the Free Health Clinic.
- Integrate Centro Sanar services into all Free Health Clinic activities.
- Organize community events to engage patients and volunteer medical professionals.
- Incorporate and promote other Port Ministries programs and services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Health, Health Education, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience working in a community-based health setting.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Spanish is ideal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, various EHR software, and basic computer skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
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Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60609 (Required)
Work Location: In person
