As the Community Outreach Specialist (Health Services Consultant 3) you will contribute to and lead health equity communications and language access efforts to reach most-impacted communities with vital public health information now and in future public health emergencies. You will also provide communications and access technical assistance to community-based subcontractors under the Health Disparities Grant.
This project position sits in the Equitable Access Branch of the Center for Community Relations and Equity (CR&E) in the Executive Office of Public Affairs and Equity (OPAE). The Equitable Access Branch assists the agency in strategy and action around language access, accommodations, culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS), health literacy, equitable health communication, and accessible decision making and policy change.
This project position is currently funded through May 31, 2024.
The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater duty station for work activities. It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to report to the Tumwater duty station for work activities once every few months. This would need to be a conversation between the hiring supervisor and the incumbent.
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.