Volunteer, Patient Engagement

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) proudly provides the opportunity for its team members to make a difference in our community every day. As an established, non‑profit organization, FHCSD employs close to 1,500 people and continues to grow. The rewards of working at FHCSD reach beyond a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to our neighborhoods and community that employees value most. FHCSD expands on its vision to be “Exceptional in Every Way”. It is a national leader among community health centers through accreditation by the Joint Commission and designation as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the Joint Commission and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). In 2014 it received the Crystal Award for Workplace Excellence from the San Diego Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). We are always looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team! Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a General Volunteer to work under general supervision performing duties which may include providing health education, patient engagement, clerical support, event support, or other assigned duties. Responsibilities Performs volunteer duties as assigned, within scope of the assignment, under direct supervision. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Interest in volunteering. Licensure may be required for specific volunteer assignments. Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups. Ability to work well in both a team‑based environment and independently. Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments. Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills. FHCSD was founded by community activists working toward a common goal: caring, affordable, high‑quality medical care for all. We provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County and are committed to serving the uninsured, low‑income and medically underserved. Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high‑quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country. Anti‑Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking. #J-18808-Ljbffr