Sr. Community Outreach Specialist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a community outreach coordinator to help with CMS grant activities. You will educate families about Medicaid, CHIP and CareLink and assist with enrollment processes.

The role requires two years in community health promotion, English/Spanish fluency, and the ability to work with schools and local agencies. Strong presentation skills are essential for community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Degree in health education or social science preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in community health promotion or related field.
• Experience in public/educational presentations, individually or in groups, required.
• English/Spanish fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community outreach for CMS Connecting Kids to Coverage grant.
• Assist with completion and follow-up of Medicaid/CHIP/CareLink enrollment applications.
• Serve as liaison between Health System, community, and Bexar County agencies.
• Support outreach at school districts and community events.
• Prepare and conduct educational presentations on the grant and programs.
• Collaborate with University Health programs and partners to identify grant applications.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Health education or social science preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Healthprograms 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 A” and must maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record.