Community Outreach Specialist

Texas Diabetes Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas-based role at University Health System focuses on connecting community networks, volunteers, and program coordinators to advance wellness initiatives.

You will coordinate events, deliver health education, and act as a liaison to help schedule appointments and expand collaborations with community partners and UH departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of college or two years of experience in conducting community-based outreach and education programs preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in special community events, education, preventive and wellness programs.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and supporting services to provide program information and help schedule appointments.
• Promotes University Health programs and identifies areas for collaboration.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or two years of experience in conducting community-based outreach and education programs

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

This position serves as the link between community, volunteer network members program coordinators, collaborating organizations and UHdepartments. Coordinates and participates in special community events, education, preventive and wellness programs. Implements health education programs coordinated by the Community Initiatives and Population Health department. Provides information and education to the community at large and participated in public health events and outreach activities. Acts as a liaison between patients and supporting services to provide program information and help schedule appointments. Promotes University Health programs and identifies areas for collaboration.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum two years of college or two years of experience in conducting community-based outreach and education programs preferred. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

A valid Texas State DL operator’s license “Class C” and must maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record.