Temporary Community Outreach Specialist / Community Health Worker

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a part-time Community Outreach Specialist/Community Health Worker to expand cancer prevention education across designated Texas counties. The role is remote, with regular local travel to community sites and occasional weekend work.

The assignment lasts about 1 year with a potential extension, requiring strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently, and familiarity with the local communities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in public health or related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, community-based setting and travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cancer prevention, screening, and health education presentations to community organizations and residents in the assigned area.
• Identify opportunities for education/outreach and connect with COE staff for coordination.
• Represent COE at community events, meetings, and health fairs within the service area.
• Maintain documentation of contacts, activities, and program metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Remote work ability

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills

Data-entry

Virtual communication tools

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Temporary Community Outreach Specialist/Community Health Worker supports the Office of Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) in expanding cancer prevention education, community engagement, and outreach within designated counties of the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center catchment area. Assigned service areas may include Hood, Parker, Wise, Somervell, and Johnson counties.

Serving as a community-based liaison, this position delivers cancer prevention and health education, develops and strengthens relationships with local organizations, identifies opportunities for community education and engagement, and connects community partners with appropriate COE programs, resources, and educational opportunities. The position will support COE's efforts to strengthen and expand outreach and engagement, creating additional opportunities for increased community-based education and partnership within the assigned service areas. Candidates should have familiarity with the communities within their assigned service area, including local organizations, resources, community needs, and opportunities for engagement. Existing community relationships or experience conducting outreach within the assigned county or surrounding area is preferred.

This is a part-time (approximately 10 hours per month) remote, community-based position that does not require routine reporting to the Dallas office. Regular local travel throughout the assigned service area is required to deliver educational programs and support community meetings, health fairs, and other outreach activities. Occasional travel outside the assigned area may be required and must be available for occasional night and weekend work.

The expected assignment length is 1 year, with the opportunity for extension depending on performance and department need.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High school diploma or GED.
• Experience Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community members and organizations from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities in a remote and community-based environment. Basic computer, virtual communication, and data-entry skills. Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned geographic service area. Availability for occasional evening and weekend community activities.

Preferred

• Education Bachelor's degree in public health, health promotion, community health, social services, or a related field.
• Experience Established knowledge of, residence in, or demonstrated connection to the assigned community or service area. Knowledge of or experience in cancer prevention, screening, early-detection, or cancer-related health education. Current Texas Community Health Worker (CHW) certification. Previous experience in community outreach, health education, community engagement. Experience working with community organizations to support educational or outreach activities. Bilingual skills based on the needs of the assigned community.

JOB DUTIES

• Deliver approved cancer prevention, screening, and health education presentations to community organizations and residents within the assigned service area, consistent with COE messaging and within the individual's training and scope.
• Identify opportunities for cancer education and outreach within the assigned service area and facilitate connections with COE outreach staff for future coordination.
• Represent COE at approved community events, meetings, health fairs, and educational activities within the assigned service area.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of community contacts, outreach activities, educational programs, attendance, and other required program metrics.
• Participate virtually in required COE meetings and program updates and maintain familiarity with COE programs, approved educational materials, and referral pathways.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends based on community outreach needs and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Various administrative and clerical assignments filled on an as needed basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability to communicate effectively with various levels of internal and external contacts.
• Work requires ability to make basic decisions regarding sequence of work or similar matters on daily basis.
• Work requires ability to read and write.
• Work requires ability to understand and follow procedures or other guidelines of simple to moderate complexity in performance of duties
• Work requires ability to work with confidential information on daily basis.
• Work requires basic knowledge of computers, office equipment, basic keyboarding skills, spelling, and other clerical tasks.*
• *Testing may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Talking

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.