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Sr Community Outreach Specialist Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Rush University Medical Center
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Rush University Medical Center Sr Community Outreach Specialist in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Breast Cancer Taskforce
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM – 3:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $27.47 – $43.27 per hour
Summary:
Equal Hope is a not-for-profit organization formed in response to the large racial disparity in breast cancer mortality in Chicago. Equal Hope is working to eliminate disparities in breast and cervical cancer outcomes and improve health for all Chicago area women through a multi-faceted approach that involves initiatives in policy, advocacy, outreach, education, navigation, and quality improvement in medical care. The Senior Community Outreach Specialist will be involved in the implementation and expansion of the Community Health program, including outreach, navigation, event planning and other initiatives as they are developed.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
8 years of experience in community relations, community outreach or a related field.
Experience working with diverse communities (race/ethnicity, economic, educational), along with the ability to work in low resource environments.
Experience conducting breast cancer related outreach and education.
Knowledge of health equity and justice, along with an interest in advocacy on behalf of the underserved.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Access.
Data entry experience.
Ability to work independently as well as integrate as part of a team and part of clinic flow.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain relationships with provider partners and community-based organizations to implement and promote Equal Hope outreach efforts and other initiatives.
Assist in the planning and execution of Equal Hope’s community events, special events and presentations to reach and educate the community about Equal Hope and its community-based initiatives.
Market the Equal Hope program while attending community events to help drive program participation through initiatives with community-based groups.
Organize and manage outreach educational and promotional materials, as well as outreach trinkets.
Enhance and support the work of Equal Hope’s Community Engagement.
Train, maintain, and supervise the community ambassador program and additional community collaboration partnerships. Community Ambassadors will meet monthly.
Guide individuals with participation in screening and maintain confidentiality.
Serve as organizational point of contact for new and existing volunteers.
Track all outreach activities in the navigation database.
Assist with the preparation of quarterly and bi-annual grant reports, as needed.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position: Sr Community Outreach Specialist
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Title: Sr Community Outreach Specialist
Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Public Health), Healthcare (Community Health, Public Health, Healthcare Administration)
