Community Outreach Assistant - Part-time, 20hrs/week

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a passionate Community Outreach Assistant to enhance community engagement. This role involves supporting vital health programs, ensuring excellent customer service, and fostering relationships with diverse communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in community outreach and public speaking, with a preference for bilingual individuals. Join a dedicated team committed to improving health and wellness in the community, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to connect with people in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach and public speaking is essential.
• Bilingual candidates preferred to engage diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily functions and setup for community health events.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Customer service

Knowledge of minority communities

Bilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.

A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Job Details

• Location: Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive
• Employment Type: Employee
• Employment Classification: Regular
• Time Type: Part time
• Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Total Weekly Hours: 20
• Additional Locations: Voorhees, NJ

Job Information

* Must be able to receive MVR driver's license to drive Virtua's vehicles.

** Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs at a time throughout the day on multiple days each week, such as canned goods, boxed goods, packages, etc., stocking shelves, lifting a hand truck in and out of Virtua vehicles, and transferring items throughout campuses.

Job Summary

The Community Outreach Assistant is responsible for supporting Community Health Engagement activities as required by the program manager. The Community Outreach Assistant works directly with diverse communities and provides excellent customer service to assist with daily operations of the program.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with daily functions as required by department needs, which could include, but is not limited to, daily setup and breakdown at events, maintaining appropriate documentation, monitoring inventory of supplies, keeping data, assisting with administrative duties, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist with sanitation and cleanliness to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Provide excellent customer service with all patients and/or customer interactions.
• Support the overall wellbeing of the community by providing basic education of community resources.
• Serve as community liaison to build trust and loyalty between residents and Virtua Health.

Position Qualifications Required

• Required Experience: Community outreach, public speaking, knowledge of minority communities in Burlington and Camden County. Bilingual preferred.
• Required Education: Minimum HS Diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.