Community Outreach Specialist - Pediatrics - Part time

Employment Status: Part time

Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America)

Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE
- Roanoke

Requisition Number: R159378 Community Outreach Specialist
- Pediatrics
- Part time (Open)

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Provides timely, accurate information to increase awareness of health issues and injury prevention according to demonstrated knowledge base. 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.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of professional experience required.
• Licensure:
  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, assess 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 judgment.

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.

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.

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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