Outreach Coordinator

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a full-time Outreach Coordinator to oversee public education and outreach programs on the UHealth campus. The role supports HIV-positive PWID in linkage to care, on-site phlebotomy, and ART induction at SSP sites via teleconference or in-person visits.

Responsibilities include planning events, developing community networks, and documenting outreach activities to meet program goals and safeguard sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plans promotional, educational, and other events to increase community awareness.
• Develops a network and database of community contacts, agencies and services.
• Coordinates and documents daily activities and outreach results.
• Trains personnel to carry out outreach programs and disseminates educational materials.
• Maintains communications with clients to support linkage to care and ART initiation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Confidentiality

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Outreach CoordinatorApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100098766**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Outreach Coordinator to work onsite on the UHealth campus. The Outreach Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of public education and outreach programs, and assumes responsibility for creating, planning, preparing, and executing varied programs to reach targeted populations. This Outreach Coordinator will be tasked with supporting HIV-positive people who inject drugs (PWID) who are newly diagnosed or re-engaging in care to complete a first provider visit, on-site phlebotomy, and immediate antiretroviral HIV therapy (ART) induction at the SSP fixed site and mobile locations via teleconference or face-to-face visit with an HIV provider. The Outreach Coordinator will be essential for initiating ART among PWID and will accompany clients throughout linkage-to-care and follow-up treatment appointments, ensuring that ART initiation occurs and that patients are supported with medication adherence.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Plans promotional, educational, and other events to increase community awareness.* Develops a network and database of community contacts, agencies and services.* Researches and prepares reports, records, and other documentation to coordinate and implement public and outreach programs.* Develops creative strategies to effectively communicate awareness of outreach programs.* Responds to public inquiries about program(s).* Trains personnel to carry out an effective public education and outreach programs.* Distributes educational literature.* Documents daily activities and the number of contacts reached or served through outreach initiatives.* Maintains effective lines of communications with current and prospective clients to ensure program goals and objectives are met.* Promotes services offered to the targeted group.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS*** High School diploma or equivalent* Minimum 1 year of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.* Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.* Commitment to the University’s core values.* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.***Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.***The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff