Education and Outreach Specialist

Easterseals PORT Health; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Mileage reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee assistance program

Legal services

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in North Carolina seeks an Education and Outreach Specialist to connect community members with providers and increase health literacy across the eastern region. This community-based role requires frequent travel to numerous counties and attendance at events outside standard hours.

The position offers an hourly rate of $18 and benefits; candidates must reside in Columbus, Bladen, or Robeson County, NC, and maintain a valid NC driver’s license with auto insurance as part of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for outreach work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the eastern Trillium counties in North Carolina.
• Attend community events, including evenings, weekends and holidays; flexible schedule required.
• Travel to multiple counties weekly to engage with communities and partners.
• Support the team with outreach activities and coordinated community-based initiatives.

Skills

Community outreach

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

***Staff Must reside in Columbus, Bladen, or Robeson County. ***

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that helps people in our community? Easterseals PORT Health is a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary One Community team in the Eastern Region of the Trillium service area designed to increase access to care, health literacy, health awareness, and education.

What You’ll Do

The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the eastern Trillium counties in North Carolina. The Education and Outreach Specialist provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours. This is a community-based position, and candidates must reside in Columbus, Bladen, or Robeson County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following counties:

• Must be available to work fluctuating schedules (changes weekly) that include evenings, mornings, and weekends. Staff will travel to multiple counties each week. Counties include but are not limited to Craven, Jones, Carteret, Duplin, Sampson, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland

Management preference: Community based experience is a PLUS.

How You’ll Benefit

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn an hourly rate of $18; we offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

Our benefits include:

• Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Mileage: Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay
• Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Loan Relief: Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
• Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.

What We’re Looking For

To join our team as the Education and Outreach Specialist you must have working relationships with community referrals, the ability to manage multiple projects, and have great attention to detail. We also require the following:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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