Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Pine Bluff, AR

Summary of Job Duties

Position located in Pine Bluff, AR (Pine Bluff Regional Office)

The Outreach Coordinator will act as an advocate, liaison, and supporter as part of the patient’s care team and community engagement and outreach team.

The person in this position will build relationships with patients and community members to help provide them with education and connections to resources to facilitate cancer education, prevention, and care.

The Outreach Coordinator will serve as part of the patient’s care team to remove barriers to health services and other social support services through goal planning, case management, and individual, group and community education and support.

The Outreach Coordinator works with a care team including an RN case manager.

A portion of the Outreach Coordinator work is performed within the community. Candidate must possess the ability to work at locations outside of the office environment.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of experience in outreach education or administrative experience OR

Associate's degree plus four (4) years of experience in outreach education or administrative experience OR

High School Diploma / GED plus six (6) years of experience in outreach education or administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Bilingual is a Plus

Additional Information :

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain a full caseload via one-on-one interactions and through group education and support.

Work with families / individual patients to set goals.

Facilitate workshops with an emphasis on cultural competency and adherence to grant non-discrimination policy.

Maintain a working knowledge of community resources.

Display an ability to multitask and prioritize

competing deadlines and projects in a fast-paced work environment.

Developing content for and coordinating group educational and support activities.

Assisting in identifying gaps in services and health needs and devising remedies in health-related areas, particularly cancer support.

Follow-up with patients who miss appointments or education sessions. Document service delivery and conduct periodic service plan meetings with participants and service providers.

Administer & collect data surveys to participants.

Maintain accurate workshop data, including attendance rosters, evaluations, and other reporting documents.

Use identified tools to accurately track and report daily activities.

Provide linkages to community resources such as cancer health services, housing, workforce development programs, transportation, food, and mental health services.

Collaborate with faith-based organizations, community organizations, and other community leaders and agencies to co-facilitate workshops and conduct outreach.

Host and attend community events and festivals.

Coordinates community outreach efforts through presentations and multi-media.

Assisting and / or presenting programs on health information, particularly cancer support and services to community groups.

Work with the UAMS communications team to create / distribute promotional materials for partners, community agencies, and targeted audiences.

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Last updated : 2024-04-23