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On-Site
nMiami, FL
nFull time
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nThe University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Community Outreach Specialist 3 to work onsite at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.
nCORE JOB SUMMARY
nThe Community Outreach Specialist 3 (Mobile Unit Driver) supports in developing and implementing new and existing public education and outreach programs, serving as a liaison to the community. The incumbent performs a wide variety of duties and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and effectiveness. Moreover, the incumbent utilizes project management skills to organize community outreach activities. The Outreach Specialist 3 serves as a lead when the Director is unavailable.
nCORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnSupports in the development and implementation of public education and outreach programs.
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nnWorks with community-based organizations to plan promotional educational and other events targeted towards designing an increased awareness in the community.
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nnAssists in publishing activities: writing, editing, budgeting, scheduling, and distribution.
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nnInteracts effectively with outside advertising agencies, printers, photographers, and other vendors.
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nnAids with the preparation and distribution of public health education and navigation manuals.
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nnIdentifies effective strategies for promoting enrollment in ongoing studies, conducting active and passive recruitment, in-person, and online outreach.
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nnConducts brief surveys by phone and in community settings. Aids with compiling data for presentations.
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nnDevelops professional relationships with mental health providers, researchers, and community members.
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nnCollaborates with other members of the team on special projects and events.
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nnAdheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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nnThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
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n nCORE QUALIFICATIONS
nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
nCertification and Licensing:
nPhlebotomy Certification will be required within six months of employment. Valid driver's license (CDL preferred).
nExperience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
nKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
nnnAbility to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
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nnSkill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
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nnAbility to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
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nnCommitment to the University’s core values.
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nnAbility to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
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nnProficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
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n nDepartment Specific Functions – Sylvester Community Outreach & Engagement ( C OE)
nDepartment Job Summary:
nWorks in developing and implementing new and existing outreach programs while serving as a liaison in the community to educate individuals about cancer risk factors, prevention, and screening options. This role involves networking and careful planning within our diverse community in an effort to connect new and existing partners with healthcare services to promote early detection and cancer prevention .
nDepartment Specific Functions:
nnnDevelops and implements community outreach and education of cancer prevention and screening programs.
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nnWorks closely with manager to strategically plan and coordinate outreach within the community.
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nnProvides culturally appropriate health information on cancer screenings.
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nnAssists individuals in accessing and scheduling cancer screenings and follow-up care.
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nnDevelops strategies to improve screening rates in underserved communities.
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nnManages health fairs and screening events and distributes educational materials and completes screenings.
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nnDocuments interactions and maintain accurate records of outreach efforts.
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nnCollaborates with other community organizations to ensure outreach efforts align with organizational goals.
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nnAssists with the coordination and planning of special projects and events.
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nnConducts brief surveys by phone and in the community setting to support outreach efforts.
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nnParticipates in meetings with team leads to identify and provide input on outreach goals and strategies to meet community needs for cancer screening and prevention.
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nnDevelops and maintains relationships with key community organizations, partners and stakeholders.
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nnLeads outreach events and partner meetings.
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nnProvide input in the development of flyers, brochures and other informational education to targeted communities.
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nnPromotes events by distributing materials throughout the community.
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nnRegisters patients in the electronic medical record and documents all interactions efficiently.
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nnConducts screening and prevention events in the community to include phlebotomy when appropriate .
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nnUpkeep of sample pick-ups and delivery.
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nnSubmits event documentation following all community events and meetings in a timely fashion.
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nnContacts patients with results following screenings and navigates individuals to follow up care as necessary.
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nnFollows departmental policies and procedures, including but not limited to pre/post event vehicle inspection forms when assigned as a driver.
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nnEnsures vehicles are equipped with all necessary equipment and supplies and requests replacement as needed.
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nnAdheres to University and department level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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nnCoordinate deployment and routing of outreach vehicles.
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nnServe as the primary driver or assign qualified personnel to operate the vehicle.
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nnPerform or schedule routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs with the enterprise team, and maintain vehicle logs ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures, safety standards and health regulations.
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nnEnsure vehicles are fully stocked with outreach materials, medical supplies, and equipment, and requests replacements as needed.
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nnCollect and report data including but not limited to pre/post event vehicle inspection forms, outreach vehicle utilization, and reports and documents any mechanical issues or accidents.
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nnTrain staff to drive vehicles, and mentor on vehicle operations and emergency procedures.
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n nDepartment Specific Qualifications
nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
nnCertification and Licensing:
nnnPhlebotomy Certification will be required within six months of employment.
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nnValid driver's license (CDL preferred).
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n nnExperience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
nSkills :
nnnAbility to safely operate large vehicles (UM Mobile Unit).
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nnBilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.
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n n#LI-YC1
nThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
nUHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
nJob Status:
nFull time
nEmployee Type:
nStaff
nThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
nThe University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
nThe University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
nBascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
nThe University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
nWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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