Senior Community Outreach Specialist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a coordinator to lead community outreach for the CMS Connecting Kids to Coverage grant. The role includes educating the public, guiding Medicaid/CHIP enrollment, and serving as a liaison among the Health System, community, and county agencies.

The position supports school and community events, conducts presentations, and collaborates with internal programs to identify grant opportunities and expand the reach of CareLink services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; health education or social science preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in community health promotion or related field.
• Experience in public or educational presentations with strong communication skills; English/Spanish fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community outreach activities and assist with applications for CMS Connecting Kids to Coverage grant.
• Provide information, education, and enrollment assistance for Medicaid, CHIP and CareLink.
• Serve as liaison between Health System, community, and local agencies; support outreach at schools and community events.
• Prepare and deliver educational presentations about the grant and its programs.
• Collaborate with University Health System programs and partners to identify grant opportunities.

Skills

Public speaking

English/Spanish fluency

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Health education or social science preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIE S

Coordinates community outreach and assist with completion and follow up of applications for The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Connecting Kids to Coverage grant. Provides information, education, and enrollment assistance for Medicaid, CHIP and CareLink. Serves as a liaison between all internal and external customers among the Health System, the community, and Bexar County agencies. Assists and supports outreach and education efforts for the grant at school district and community events. Prepares and conducts educational presentations provide to educate the community at large about the Connecting Kids to Coverage grant, and CareLink and its programs. Collaborates with other University Health System programs and community partners to identify potential applications for the grant.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in health education or a social science 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. English/Spanish fluency is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

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