Injury Prevention Outreach Lead - Bilingual

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a community-focused liaison for Injury Prevention to bridge the program with the neighborhood, grant initiatives, and other departments. The role supports outreach and education at special events, presentations, and preventive wellness activities to inform the public about Injury Prevention and Trauma Services.

Collaborating with university programs and community partners, you will identify opportunities to meet trauma patient needs and expand services, while

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in allied health, health education, health services or equivalent experience and/or Community Health Worker certification is preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in community health promotion, volunteer activity coordination, or other preventive health programs in a community health setting is preferred.
• Experience in public and/or educational presentations, individually or in groups, demonstrating effective communication skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between Injury Prevention and the community, grant programs, and other University Health departments.
• Assists and supports outreach and education efforts of Injury Prevention programs at special community events, educational presentations, and preventive and wellness programs to provide information and educate the community at large about Injury Prevention, Trauma Services and its programs.
• Collaborates with other University Health programs and community partners to identify opportunities and services that meet the needs of trauma patients.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Public speaking

Education

Associate’s degree in allied health, health education, health services or equivalent experience and/or Community Health Worker certification

Job description

University Health is seeking a community-focused liaison for Injury Prevention to bridge the program with the neighborhood, grant initiatives, and other departments. The role supports outreach and education at special events, presentations, and preventive wellness activities to inform the public about Injury Prevention and Trauma Services.

Collaborating with university programs and community partners, you will identify opportunities to meet trauma patient needs and expand services, while