COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST jobs in Dallas, TX

Community Outreach Specialist, Moncrief Cancer Institute - Fort Worth 

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Job Summary

UTSW is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to join the Moncrief Cancer Institute.  This position works under close supervision to provide administrative functions to support the day-to-day operations of the community outreach function in the dept department.  In this role, you will maintain community data for catchment area and assist in the development and/or promotion of various projects that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach and engagement. Additionally, you will perform 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.  You will also maintain community data and contact information for catchment area and be responsible for development of tracking systems for community outreach as well as ongoing maintenance and metrics. You will deliver informational/educational programs for patients, family members, and/or the public and assist in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships. If you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced environment and value working in a collaborative setting where you are valued as a team member, this is the position for you. 

Experience and Education

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pre-health or public health related field. OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish preferred. 

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. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Capable of prioritizing multiple projects with strong attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written/verbal communication/presentation skills. Professional appearance and demeanor. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of community health issues related to cancer prevention, screening, treatment and survivorship is preferred. 

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in general office area. Be able to travel within the North Texas region. Ability to attend evening and weekend events.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.