Temporary Community Outreach Specialist / Community Health Worker

About the role

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 across the catchment area of the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, with possible service areas including Hood, Parker, Wise, Somervell and Johnson counties. It is a part-time (about 10 hours per month), remote, community-based position with no routine reporting to the Dallas office, lasting about 1 year with possible extension.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver approved cancer prevention, screening and health education presentations to community organizations and residents, consistent with COE messaging and within the individual's training and scope.
• Identify opportunities for cancer education and outreach and connect community partners with COE programs, resources and educational opportunities.
• Represent COE at approved community events, meetings, health fairs and educational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of community contacts, outreach activities, programs attended and other program metrics.
• Take part virtually in COE meetings and stay familiar with programs, approved materials and referral pathways.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends and handle ad-hoc administrative and clerical tasks.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with the assigned community, its organizations, resources and needs; existing community relationships or prior outreach experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned area; occasional travel outside it and availability for evening and weekend work.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, health promotion, community health, social services or a related field preferred.
• Current Texas Community Health Worker (CHW) certification preferred.

Required skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, community-based setting.
• Basic computer, virtual communication and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and follow simple to moderate procedures.

Salary is commensurate with education, skills and experience. The position is security-sensitive and subject to a criminal history check.