Wider Circle is looking for a Bilingual Community Engagement Associate in West Virginia to join our circle and play a vital role in running Connect for Life, our groundbreaking program that connects neighbors for better health, empowering them to live longer, healthier lives while finding joy in one another’s company. 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 group events, one-one home visits, and telephone outreach. If you are passionate about serving your community and enjoy making connections, then come join us in our movement to battle healthcare inequity.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the Connect For Life program, using Wider Circle developed curriculum to build trust, promote health, and encourage movement.
• You will plan, advertise, and host virtual and in-person events for members, fostering relationships with and between members to help encourage wellness outcomes.
• You will reach out to members to check in on them and encourage participation in Chapter events and other small and large group activities, ensuring members engage with us every month.
• You will canvass members in their homes to review benefits and provide an overview of resources available through their health plan.
• You will record details of your interactions with members on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
• You will identify members who are natural leaders and invite them to serve as Wider Circle Ambassadors who will help you connect with members and run events.
• You will connect with prospective members and develop individualized plans to enroll them in the Connect For Life program.
• You will serve as a liaison, connecting members to their health plans and each other.
• You will create partnerships with local community-based organizations to bring additional services to our members’ attention.
• You will hold yourself accountable for achieving membership engagement and growth goals and monitor the success of your efforts by tracking attendance, feedback, and other metrics.