Tulane University
Community Health Coordinator I
220 W Willow St Bldg A, Lafayette, LA 70501
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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• Knowledge of community resources and experience working with a variety of community-based organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, electronic medical records (EMR), and various other software programs is required.
• Willing to travel to WIC clinic sites in and around the New Orleans region.
• Act as a health coach leading group sessions on diabetes prevention to encourage participants to achieve desired health behaviors.
• Assist participants with navigation of the health care system and processes.
• Facilitate referrals for appropriate health information and services as recommended by the provider and health plan.
• Speak with diverse populations about cardiovascular health risk in a sensitive and culturally competent manner.
• Advocate for participants to ensure health care program compliance.
• Provide participants with community resources as needed.
• Maintain data and files for participants own records, as well as program reporting.
• Fulfill other duties, as assigned.
Required Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening for Incumbents Who Have Contact or Exposure to Animals or Animal Tissues:
Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.
Minimum Qualification:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of health/clinical experience or equivalent health-related education required.
Preferred Qualification:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Research and/or data collection experience.