Wider Circle is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist in Columbia, SC to play a vital role in our groundbreaking program, which connects neighbors for better health outcomes. The successful candidate will radiate confidence and empathy, establish trust with our members, and skillfully switch between group and one-on-one interactions. They will tirelessly utilize any means necessary to connect and engage with members, including in-person/virtual group events, home visits, and telephone outreach. Join us in our battle against healthcare inequality.
Company Overview
At Wider Circle, we believe that everyone deserves to be healthy. That’s why we’re setting out to solve the last mile of healthcare by building neighborhood groups that empower members to motivate and support each other to get the care they need when and where they need it. We partner with health plans and physician groups in neighborhoods nationwide to provide fun and educational in-person and virtual programs for members who share similar interests and life experiences. These programs create a trusted community support network essential to managing better health. Wider Circle is proud to bring its unique programs to more than 320 communities nationwide in 5 different languages.
Immerse yourself in our LOVE, LEARN, GROW culture, where the ethos of making a profound impact, fostering respect, and nurturing career development reign supreme. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and policies meticulously crafted to uphold our unwavering commitment to our internal team and the communities we proudly serve. Join us in shaping healthier futures and embracing boundless personal and collective growth opportunities.
*AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply!*
Responsibilities:
Physical Demands:
To successfully execute their role, Community Engagement Specialists and Leads must be able to perform the following essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Engagement personnel will be regularly required to:
Requirements
You have a strong passion for helping and serving others.
You have experience working directly with the Medicaid population and/or other underserved communities.
You understand the socioeconomic and public health challenges facing disenfranchised people, especially in your community.
You have 1-2 years of relevant community outreach, teaching, facilitation, or volunteer experience.
You have excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, and are comfortable speaking to groups of any size.
You have project management and/or event planning experience.
You prefer to work autonomously with little to no supervision.
You have a flexible schedule (outside of business hours), and you have reliable transportation.
Preferred Requirements:
Join Wider Circle in our mission to build healthier and more connected communities.
Apply today to Learn, Love, and Grow with us!
Benefits
Wider Circle is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.
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