Community Liaison

Preferred Care Health Centers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Hospice is seeking a Community Liaison to serve as the primary link to community leaders, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders, building partnerships that support patient-centered care.

You will educate patients, families, and professionals about our services, participate in events, and work with the care team to ensure smooth transitions and coordinated care. Strong relationship-building and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, public health, healthcare administration).
• Prior experience in community outreach, patient engagement, or healthcare administration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with hospice care and the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote our organization's services and build partnerships.
• Identify and address community needs, developing strategies to increase awareness and utilization of our services.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and healthcare providers on our services and resources.
• Participate in community events and networks to promote our organization and enhance our reputation.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure seamless transitions and coordination of patient care.
• Develop and maintain accurate records and reports to track community outreach and engagement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/public health/healthcare administration

Job description

About the Role

As a Community Liaison at Swan Hospice, you will serve as the primary point of contact for the organization, developing and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build trust and foster partnerships that support our mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote our organization's services and build partnerships
• Identify and address community needs, developing strategies to increase awareness and utilization of our services
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and healthcare providers on our services and resources
• Participate in community events and networks to promote our organization and enhance our reputation
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure seamless transitions and coordination of patient care
• Develop and maintain accurate records and reports to track community outreach and engagement activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, public health, healthcare administration)
• Prior experience in community outreach, patient engagement, or healthcare administration
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with hospice care and the needs of terminally ill patients and their families

Join our team at Swan Hospice and apply today! If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.