Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

Facility:

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke

Requisition Number:

R158158 COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST - Pediatrics (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Community Outreach Specialist I represents Carilion in outreach activities coordinated with community partners and other departments of Carilion Clinic.

Provides evidence-based health education in a variety of community settings served by Carilion Clinic. Collaborates with other health care professionals to provide evidence-based guidance to members of the community in support of health promotion and illness/injury prevention.

The Community Outreach Specialist I

Educates community members on a variety of health and injury prevention topics based on most recent evidence according to knowledgebase that has been verified through a competency validation process. Formats include: event staffing, class presentations and coordinating lay-leader group sessions.
May conduct health screenings according to most recent best practice guidelines under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, after completion of relevant education and validated competency by demonstration. Concurrently, provides individuals with screening results and appropriate education related to health promotion and risk mitigation.
Mentors Community Health workforce staff on subject matters in which competency has been demonstrated.
Evaluates outreach activities and provides pertinent feedback to leadership regarding outcomes, including efficacy and relevance. Provides suggestions for new services and changes in current practice to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational goals.
Collaborates with other Carilion Clinic departments, as requested, to align initiatives that improve the health of the communities we serve. Provides support for outreach activities sponsored by other departments and consulting with experts to provide timely and relevant evidence-based information to individuals and partners in the community.
Represents Carilion Clinic through positive interactions with the community and media.
Provide timely, accurate information to increase awareness of health issues and injury prevention according to demonstrated knowledgebase. Promotes programs and services offered by Community Health & Outreach as well as our organizational and community partners.
Promotes a safe, professional, team-oriented work environment with a focus on service excellence.
Focuses on improving the health of and preventing injuries in underserved populations.
Maintains goals that include reducing health care disparities and helping communities address barriers found in social determinants of health.

What We Require:

Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.

Experience: 1 years of professional experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Valid Virginia Driver's License.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must be service-oriented and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Requires the ability to educate clients of any age or SES level on health issues; demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide educational components, knowledge of principles of growth and life span development, assesses specific participant information to identify risk factors. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications highly desirable. Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and possess decision-making skills based on expertise and judgement.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter:

DANA JOHNSON

Recruiter Email:

dejohnson@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST - Pediatrics