Outreach and Navigation Specialist-Southside VA

Outreach and Navigation Specialist – Southside VA

The UVA Cancer Center is seeking an Outreach and Navigation Specialist based in the Southside Region of Virginia (e.g., Martinsville, Danville, South Boston). This position will work in conjunction with UVA Cancer Center staff, faculty, and the community to support efforts related to community outreach and engagement and research in cancer control in the Southside Virginia region. This includes establishing, maintaining, and cultivating positive long-term relationships with community partners, coordinating and implementing community cancer prevention and risk reduction education and cancer screening programs, and assisting with building capacity for community research.

Implementation

of Evidence‑Based Cancer Control Programs

• Coordinate and implement culturally relevant cancer prevention, risk reduction and survivorship educational programs, in alignment with the overall strategic vision of the Community Outreach and Engagement team and UVA Cancer Center
• Establish program objectives and track that objectives are met
• Apply evidence‑based principles and methods to program development and implementation

Research Capacity Development

• Develop relationships with research faculty and staff to understand the research portfolio across UVA Cancer Center
• Work with the COE team and investigators to communicate research opportunities and results back to the community
• Foster opportunities for bidirectional research between UVA Cancer Center and the community
• Assist on the implementation or recruitment of research projects in the community

Assess Program Needs

• Assist in the roll out of community health needs assessment or listening sessions.
• Work with the COE team to develop evaluation plans that will assess the impact of community programs and activities
• Assist in the coordination of program planning based on the findings of community assessments and needs

Develop Internal and External Relationships

• Cultivate relationships with businesses, health care systems, educational, community groups and other key community champions
• Recruit and coordinate community members, staff, or students for educational and outreach programs, working groups and research opportunities
• Collaborate with community groups to host and/or attend cancer focused community events (e.g., community cancer screenings, risk reduction discussions on relevant cancer topics such as tobacco cessation and nutrition)
• Serve on local and state wide coalitions and taskforces

Address Cancer Disparities in Prevention and Early Detection

• Assist community members in understanding current cancer screening guidelines
• Identify barriers that may be preventing community members from receiving timely, high‑quality cancer screening care and identify potential solutions to those barriers at a community and individual level
• Assist community members in addressing specific personal barriers to prevention and cancer screening through appropriate resource allocation
• Ensure that referrals, procedures, communication, and follow‑up for screening occur in a timely fashion through metrics, problem‑solving and documentation

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

1+ year of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor’s degree preferably in public health or a related field.

Experience:

Four years of experience in outreach and engagement, prior experience coordinating community events, data collection, and project management.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. Travel throughout the region and quarterly travel to Charlottesville required. Some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Salary Range

$58,000–$60,000

Exemption Status

This is an exempt‑level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Funding Details

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

Work Arrangement

This is a remote position that requires the ability to attend meetings and events in‑person in the Danville, VA area. Travel throughout the region and quarterly travel to Charlottesville required. Some…