Community Health Specialist

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 two years' experience in community education, child development, health education and/or community engagement 
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation with minimum two years' driving experience
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally with target population and all levels personnel staff in an appropriate manner
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
• Ability to track and manage time effectively 
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

• $21.00 - $23.00 Depending On Experience