• Bilingual Community Relations Specialist

    Aveanna Healthcare (Hayward, CA)


    Bilingual Community Relations Specialist

     

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    Job Details

    Requisition #:

    203647

    Location:

    Hayward, CA 94540

    Category:

    Client Services

    Salary:

    $58,656.00 - $62,000.00 per year

    Position Details

    Position Overview

    The Community Relations Specialist is responsible for the generation of new referrals, outreach, and marketing support in an assigned territory. This outside sales position plays an essential role in the education of clients and their families/support systems (including Regional Center staff, etc) regarding the menu of support services offered by Aveanna. Responsible for driving revenue growth and working with location management to ensure profitability, this key contributor is expected to cultivate and foster a mature network of referrals throughout their assigned territory. To meet these goals, the Community Relations Specialist is expected to spend more than 50% of their working time away from the company’s place of business (or their home), involved in outreach, selling activities and engaging referral sources.

    Essential Job Functions

    Frequent travel to assigned Regional Center(s)–Covers: Regional Center of the East Bay, Golden Gate, and San Andreas Regional Centers. Greater than 50% of working time – to build, develop, and retain strong relationships with Regional Center staff and clients.

     

    Attend and actively participate as Aveanna’s representative in offsite meetings, in-services, and other community events throughout the assigned Regional Center catchment area to build relationships, develop a referral pipeline, and promote brand recognition.

     

    Event/Project planning, budgeting, forecasting and execution as company representative at conferences, expos, resource fairs and other events throughout California (may include overnight travel)

     

    Present educational In-Services for Regional Center staff and other public audiences

     

    Plan and produce informational materials for events (conferences, expos, resource fairs, in-services)

     

    Formulate strategic community relations initiatives to increase brand recognition and market share within region

     

    Research and resolve sensitive inquiries and/or complaints from Regional Center staff, families, and clients

     

    Identify potential areas and service lines for growth

     

    Act as an Aveanna liaison to Regional Centers and other Community Based Organizations

     

    Assist with utilization management of referrals; including follow-up communication with referral sources and family

     

    Manage and collect feedback from referrals sources, clients, and community within assigned territory

    Requirements

    High School Diploma

     

    Exceptional organizational and communication skills

     

    Caring, positive, and empathetic attitude

     

    Ability to work as a team with others of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds

     

    Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization

     

    Self-Starter

     

    Must possess a valid Driver License and driving record that meets company standards

     

    Proficient in Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel

     

    Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese or other language deemed needed by Aveanna)

     

    Preferences

     

    Employment experience in community-based or social services

     

    Knowledge of Regional Center systems

     

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communication, Psychology or related field

     

    Other Skills/Abilities

     

    Must be able to always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries

     

    Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

     

    Proven ability to work independently and within a team

     

    Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

     

    Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams

    Physical Requirements

    Must be able to clearly speak, write, read and understand English

     

    Must be able to travel; including possible overnights

     

    Must have access to reliable transportation with a well-maintained vehicle (company does not provide vehicles or transportation) that is insured and has current state registration for lawful operation

     

    Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 35 pounds

     

    Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

     

    Must be able to sit and climb stairs

     

    Must have visual and hearing acuity

     

    Must have strong sense of smell and touch

     

    Environment

     

    Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Vaccination Requirements

    As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

     

    As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

     

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