Community Health Outreach Coordinator… at Yale University · New Haven

COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH COORDINATOR (CHOC) DRIVER Location: College St, 135 (127-153) · On-site Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview We are seeking a Community Health Outreach Coordinator (CHOC) position that will also have research, mobile health vehicle driving, and community health responsibilities. This position will be primarily responsible for driving the mobile pharmacy clinic (MPC), a 38 ft vehicle, and providing health engagement and linkage services to support projects related to infectious disease, primarily HIV infection treatment and prevention and substance use disorders. They will be responsible for identifying people who need, or want, access to healthcare, treatment, and other economic and social services and providing linkage to these services, and conducting health screenings.  Additionally, the CHOC will have research responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: recruitment, conducting the informed consent process, conducting interviews for study assessments, collecting biologic specimens (e.g., urine, blood), and data collection entry. They will drive the Mobile Health Units ranging from 26 ft to 38 ft in size and will act as fleet manager for all vehicles operated by the program. This includes maintenance and sanitation of the mobile health vans and overseeing repairs. They will also be responsible for monitoring the external environment when the vehicles are in operation and parked. This job will require late nights/evenings and weekends as needed. Drive and maintain the Mobile Pharmacy Clinic (MPC) and other vehicles as well as functioning as fleet manager. Has the ability to drive medical vans including a 38ft mobile health vehicle. Identify people in their designated communities who need HIV care (antiretroviral medications) or prevention treatment, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP) and/or medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), along with other healthcare needs and work on the ground in communities, as needed. Identify needs (e.g., other healthcare, mental health, social, and economic needs) and coordinate linkages to appropriate services in collaboration with the care team; assist with scheduling follow-up appointments, obtaining prescriptions, and addressing other care needs; support completion of applications for services and benefits; and enters data related to patient encounters in the database. Conduct research activities including recruitment, retention, informed consents, study assessments, collection of biological specimens including blood and urine for substance use and HIV testing, and data management. Performs other duties as assigned within their scope of practice. Work late night/evening and weekends as needed. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to work effectively in diverse environments including groups of people and settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to be non-judgmental and empathic.  2. At least 1 year of professional experience driving a 38’ or larger mobile medical vehicle & at least 2 years of professional fleet management experience. 3. At least 2 years of professional experience working with people who use drugs. 4. Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to function under deadline pressure and to maintain integrity in working with confidential information. 5. Mature, reliable, and able to work independently, effectively and efficiently under pressure, and to multi-task, juggling competing demands with limited supervision.  Preferred Skills and Abilities 1. Some computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and REDCap and willing and able to learn new computer programs.   2. CDL Certification. 3. Bilingual in Spanish and English.  4. Community health and engagement experience. 5. Lived or shared experience with substance use and/or HIV. Principal Responsibilities 1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for research projects. 2. Interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments. Assists in research design. 3. Writes and edits material for publication and presentation. Reports on status of research activities. Oversees and instructs research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance. 4. Schedules and coordinates research activities. Identifies and recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 5. May assist in preparing financial information and monitoring budgets. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities. Required Education and Experience Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Job Posting Date 06/12/2026 Job Category Technician Bargaining Unit L34 Compensation Grade Labor Grade D Compensation Grade Profile Hourly Range $31.83 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term) Work Model On-site Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. 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