Job ID: 3137
Location: Oakland, California
Category: Specialist
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Date Added: 07/30/2026
Community Health Advocate / Community Outreach Liaison
Location: Oakland, CA (serving West Oakland, Emeryville, North Oakland & South Berkeley)
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
AlliedUP is partnering with a Community Health Center in Oakland to hire a Community Health Advocate / Community Outreach Liaison to support Alameda County's Black Infant Health (BIH) Program. This contract-to-hire opportunity focuses on community outreach, participant engagement, and care coordination while also supporting BIH programming through Child Watch services during group sessions (approximately 6 hours per week).
What You'll Do
- Recruit and engage Black birthing and parenting individuals into the BIH Program
- Conduct community outreach through events, partnerships, referrals, and community engagement activities
- Build trusting relationships and provide culturally affirming support throughout pregnancy and early parenting
- Connect participants with healthcare, social services, and community resources
- Support care coordination as part of an integrated healthcare team
- Enter and maintain accurate participant information and program data (ETO; Epic a plus)
- Participate in BIH trainings, outreach events, and community meetings
- During hosted group sessions and events provide Child Watch Support by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants and young children while parents or caregivers participate in BIH group sessions and appointments
- Supervise children using age-appropriate activities that promote safety and positive engagement
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming Child Watch space
- Follow all program safety procedures and child supervision guidelines
- Communicate with caregivers and BIH staff to support a positive participant experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Education, Human Services, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience in community-based, public health, or outreach settings
- Early Childhood Education or Child Development (grade “C” or better), or Four (4) months of ROP Child Development training preferred
- Experience working with infants, young children, or families
- Experience working with diverse communities and a strong understanding of African American culture and community health
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office; Epic experience a plus)
- Willingness to complete Community Health Worker (CHW) and Certified Enrollment Counselor (CEC) training
- Experience in childcare, early childhood education, family support, or community programs
- Doula certification or maternal and child health experience
- Ability to travel throughout Alameda County
- Valid California driver's license if driving is required for assigned duties
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for outreach and community events
- CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
- Meaningful work supporting Black maternal and infant health equity
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