Community Outreach Specialist, East Texas Region, SCC

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2024
COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST, SCC - EAST TEXAS REGION Please note: this candidate must currently reside in East Texas. Please be aware that this job will require extensive travel. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY UTSW is seeking a Remote Community Outreach Specialist to join the Moncrief Cancer Center. The Remote Community Outreach Specialist will assist with the outreach endeavors for cancer screening programs, focusing primarily on colorectal cancer screening in East Texas. Reporting to the Program Manager of Public Education and Community Outreach, this position is a crucial part in advancing preventative healthcare initiatives and promoting early detection strategies within the community. Due to the area that this position supports, candidates need to reside in East Texas currently. Preferred skills and experience include: Someone with 1-2 years of experience as this is an entry level position Experience in community health, community outreach, and community engagement Experience working with grants Ability to be patient-focused Comfortable with presenting / public speaking Please note: this candidate must currently reside in East Texas. Please be aware that this job will require extensive travel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required Education Bachelor's Degree in pre-health or public health related field. or High School Diploma or equivalent. or Experience 4 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare environment with High School Diploma. JOB DUTIES Performs administrative functions to support departmental community outreach and engagement efforts. Duties include but not limited to procurement of materials and supplies, timekeeping, responsibility for meeting logistics, daily support of community inquires, and expense tracking. Maintains community data and contact information for catchment area. Responsible for development of tracking systems for community outreach as well as ongoing maintenance and metrics. Delivers informational/educational programs for patients, family members, and/or the public. Assists in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with healthcare providers and other community partners. Supports and assists with patient recruitment for community outreach programs. Assists in development and/or promotion of various projects that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach. Attends and represents organization at various health fairs and community events. Performs other duties as assigned. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!