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Outreach and Education Specialist
nHillcrest Family Services
n1 Positions
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nPosted On 12/10/2025
nRefreshed On 09/15/2026
nJob Overview
nResponsibilities
nThe Outreach and Education Specialist leads community engagement, partnership development, and public health education efforts for the Hepatitis C (HCV) Elimination Initiative. This role enhances community awareness of HCV, promotes screening and treatment, strengthens relationships with service providers, and coordinates events to reach individuals at elevated risk for infectious disease, including but not limited to people who use drugs. The Specialist collaborates with community partners, delivers presentations, and supports linkage-to-care pathways to ensure timely access to HCV screening and treatment services. In addition, you will:
nnnLead all community outreach activities for the HCV Elimination Initiative, including engagement with high-risk populations and underserved communities.
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nnBuild and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, shelters, recovery programs, correctional facilities, treatment providers, and local health departments.
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nnOrganize, coordinate, and attend outreach events, health fairs, screening days, and community education activities promoting HCV testing and treatment.
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nnConduct group presentations, workshops, and educational sessions on HCV prevention, transmission, harm reduction, and available treatment options.
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nnPromote HCV, HIV, and STI screening opportunities across the service region, including through social marketing and community networks.
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nnAssist in creating educational materials, outreach campaigns, and culturally responsive resources tailored to diverse audiences.
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nnCoordinate with clinical and peer support staff to ensure timely linkage to HCV testing and treatment providers.
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nnSupport data collection, activity logs, partner engagement tracking, and reporting as required by the grant.
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nnRepresent Hillcrest Family Services at coalition meetings, community planning groups, and regional public health initiatives.
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nnTravel within the designated grant service area to conduct outreach and maintain community relationships.
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nnOtherdutiesasassigned.
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n nRequirements
nEducation:
nnnHighschooldiplomaorequivalencyrequired.
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nnAssociate or bachelor’s degree in public health, social services, communications, or a related field preferred.
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n nExperience:
nnTwo (2) or more years of experience with health education and/or community outreach preferred.
n nKnowledge/Skills:
nnnKnowledge of HCV and understanding of disproportionately impacted/high risk population.
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nnExcellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
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nnProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(Word,Excel,Outlook,etc.)
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n nBenefits
nCompetitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:
nnnHealth insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
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nnDental insurance
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nnVision insurance
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nn401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
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nnPaid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
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nn10 paid holidays
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nn80 hours sick time
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nn2 wellness days
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nnStaff development and training
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nnPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
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nnEmployer paid CEU's through Relias
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nnPerkSpot- employee discount program
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nnEmployee assistance program
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nnAdvancement opportunities
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n nAbout the Organization
nHillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.
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nDubuque, IA
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nHillcrest Family Services
nAbout the Company
nFounded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.
nMission: Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~
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dubuque, IA, 52001, US
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