Are you looking for a career to be a part of a great culture of support and growth? Then welcome you made it to the job posting for you!

At Nevada Health Centers, we look for people who will embrace our vision of excellent service. Who have the desire to serve and make a difference in our communities. We value as an organization diversity and inclusion. If you can see yourself here and can deliver a positive impact, then check out some of the details below!

The outreach caseworker will provide social and enabling services to all NVHC homeless and at-risk of homelessness population. Outreach caseworker will tackle both minor/major social challenges by

working with and alongside local community HCH/non-HCH programs to provide the best resource/service to NVHC patients. Working at the core of the healthcare for the homeless program to understand issues relating to homelessness and at-risk populations, to identify, engage and support NVHC/community-led actions to address social determinants of health that primarily affect the city’s most vulnerable population. Provider support, resources, and referrals to those who require shelter, finding employment, and obtaining medical services. Act as the liaison to promote access to NVHC mental health services.

General Duties
 Coordinate social service needs, in collaboration with the NVHC Behavioral health team.
 Transport patients to and from specialty visits/external services as referred by NVHC providers and/or social workers.
 Transport patients to and from their NVHC medical visits.
 Network and provide linkages with new and existing agencies.
 Document and compile statistical and summarized monthly/quarterly reports.
 Advocate on patient's behalf for all social/medical needs.
 Attend community meetings to represent the HCH program and various task forces,coalitions’ relevant issues affecting homelessness.
 Maintain a high level of professional conduct, which adheres to NVHC policies andstandards for behavior.
 Develop professional and supportive relationships with the homeless or at-risk personsstaying in outdoor locations or other places not meant for human habitation in the Las Vegas area.
 Utilize an outreach schedule to contact, interview, screen, and refer clients to appropriate agencies for assistance
 Provide information regarding services and transportation as needed to those seeking services

 Make/conduct presentations to interested agencies concerning the outreach program
 Identify and document clients’ needs through repeated contacts with homeless persons
 Efficient in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and provide daily documentation.

 Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPAA guidelines.
 Must maintain a driver's license, drive safely and perform transportation.

 Knowledge of outreach activities and issues surrounding homeless/at-risk population groups
 Knowledge of essential functions of a medical clinic
 Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
 Skill in the operating computer utilizing spreadsheets, databases, and email, preferred experience with HMIS system.
 Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
 Must be insurable and provide own transportation to and from work. Must be able to drive LVHAWC Van
 Must have a clean driving record and valid NV driver’s license required;
 Ability to use good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
 Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to particular population groups as defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, or sexual orientation.

About our company:

Established in 1977, Nevada Health Centers is the largest provider of primary care for the uninsured, underinsured, and geographically isolated, with 17 health centers, three mobile health programs, and seven Women, Infants, and Children offices.

Our mission:

To provide access to quality healthcare services throughout Nevada.

Our vision:

To create an integrated, provider-led healthcare system that supports the delivery of safe, effective, quality-based primary care to all Nevadans.

Nevada Health Centers (NVHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) commonly called a Community Health Center (CHC). Patients are not discriminated against in the delivery of healthcare services based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or source of payment.

Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.