Vista Community Clinic

Provides primary care and health services.

Community Health Specialist

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractVista, CA, USA$22 - $23

About the Job

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required.
At least two years of experience is required.
Bilingual English and Spanish ability is required.
A valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required, along with reliable transportation for meetings and reporting-related information gathering.
At least two years of driving experience is required.
The driving record must have no more than two violations or a single ticket/accident value of more than one point.
Ability to communicate effectively orally with the target population and VCC staff is required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for communicating with patients or clients, clinicians, and other staff are required.
Ability to interface professionally with personnel at all levels and people of diverse social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, within the constraints of government-funded programs, is required.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive is required.
Ability to track and manage time effectively is required.
Ability to handle confidential materials and information professionally is required.
Willingness and ability to conduct outreach in targeted areas, including on the street, door-to-door, in retail outlets, businesses, and other venues as needed, is required.
Willingness and ability to meet the organization’s attendance and dress code policies is required.

Responsibilities

Perform direct outreach to the target population listed on the program grant or as directed by a supervisor.
Provide basic information on health topics as directed by a supervisor.
Conduct outreach or in-reach in the local area and refer individuals to program grant activities or the clinic.
Complete appropriate paperwork.
Conduct basic assessments and screenings of the target population.
Complete data collection forms.
Participate in health fairs and other community events.
Track incentive cards.
Maintain familiarity with VCC programs and services.
Meet the minimum requirements of program objectives.
Enter data into databases.
Attend meetings as needed.
Enhance professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reviewing current literature, and attending in-service meetings and workshops.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and goals and demonstrate commitment to its values.
Perform other duties as directed.

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

✨For eligible employees, benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Perform direct outreach to target population as listed on program grant and/or as directed by supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide basic information on health topics as directed by Supervisor• Conduct comprehensive outreach (and/or in-reach) in local area, and refer individuals to program grant activities and/or clinic• Complete appropriate paperwork• Conduct basic assessments/screenings of target population• Complete data collection forms• Participate in health fairs and other community events• Track incentive cards• Demonstrate familiarity with VCC programs and services• Meet minimal requirements of program objectives• Database entry• Attend meetings, as needed• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops• Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization• Perform other duties as directed

Qualifications

Minimum

High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum of two years’ experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
Valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally with target population and VCC staff
Effective verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
Ability to track and manage time effectively
Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
Ability and willingness to provide outreach throughout targeted areas including on the street, door-to-door, in retail outlets, businesses and other venues as needed
Ability and willingness to meet the organization’s attendance and dress code policies

Pay Range

$22.00 - $23.00 Depending On Experience

About the Company

Vista Community Clinic

Provides primary care and health services.

Vista Community Clinic provides affordable, high-quality health care to more than 55,000 residents in North San Diego County and Lake Elsinore, offering primary care, pediatrics, prenatal and women’s health, optometry, dental care, chiropractic services, behavioral health, health education programs, and free health insurance enrollment services. Care is delivered through a network of primary care teams that coordinate across specialties, with preventive and chronic services available by appointment, plus education programs and help enrolling in insurance to expand coverage. It differentiates itself with NCQA Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, a broad suite of services under one roof, and free enrollment assistance for underserved communities across two counties. The goal is to improve community health by providing comprehensive, accessible, and affordable care along with education and enrollment support to expand insurance coverage.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $3.1M
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1972

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