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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.

• 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 Drivers 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.

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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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. Thats 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 youre away.

When you make your tomorrow with us well enhance your potential to realize the best in 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