Community Health Educator II - OCOE

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Community Health Educator to support both the Office of Community Outreach & Engagement (OCOE) and the U19 Cancer Awareness, Navigation, and Outreach to Enhance Indigenous Health Outcomes (CANOE) Partnership. This position is based at Fred Hutch in Seattle within the Indigenous Cancer Health Excellence Initiative (ICHE-i) and focuses on community outreach, engagement, health education, and patient navigation among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The role also supports the Strengthening Awareness and Community Resources for Early Detection of LUng cancer through Navigation Guided Screening (SACRED LUNGS) Research Project, aiming to improve lung cancer screening in AI/AN communities through culturally responsive patient navigation. The goal is to increase access to screening and follow-up care while building evidence for effective lung cancer screening strategies in Indigenous healthcare settings. The individual will collaborate with faculty, staff, Tribal partners, and community members to address cancer disparities and improve outcomes for AI/AN communities. The CANOE Partnership aims to improve commercial tobacco cessation, increase lung cancer screening, prepare future researchers in Indigenous cancer outcomes, and strengthen infrastructure for Tribal engagement in cancer research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major study in public health, community health education, or closely allied field; OR an Associate’s degree with at least two years of professional experience in public health, disease prevention, health promotion, or a related area; OR four years of relevant professional experience.
One year of work experience in a clinical setting.
Valid WA State driver’s license.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with rural communities.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with Tribes and urban Indian communities.
Working knowledge of healthcare resources and networks in rural counties of WA State.
Experience conducting trainings and/or making group presentations.
Experience with principles and methods of health education/promotion, program coordination and evaluation.
Experience in planning, developing and implementing public health interventions (i.e. public awareness and social marketing campaigns).
Experience working in collaborative public health initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience with community engagement.
Experience with relationship and coalition building.
Must be culturally aware, demonstrate cultural humility, and sensitive to diverse populations in the Consortium’s catchment area.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of provision of Tribal health services, including Indian Health Service, Contracted Health Services, and urban Indian clinical services.
Demonstrated experience working with communities who face significant barriers to achieving good health.
In-depth knowledge of health and social issues facing Indigenous populations.
Ability to manage relationships effectively and build collaborative partnerships.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written form.
Ability to communicate information in a culturally appropriate, respectful manner to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge with principles and methods of health education/promotion, program planning and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience working in collaborative public health initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated high level of service delivery to internal and external partners.
Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)

Responsibilities

Conduct eligibility for lung cancer screening among individuals identified as high risk for lung cancer and navigate those eligible to appropriate cancer screening services.
Provide logistical support and address patient concerns related to parking, directions, transportation, co-pays, insurance coverage, and other navigation needs.
Refer patients to commercial tobacco cessation treatment resources and complete patient notes and medical record documentation in a timely manner.
Document navigation activities, track patient progress in study databases, and contribute to required reporting for clinical and research purposes.
Attend and participate in SACRED LUNGS Research Project, care coordination, and community meetings as needed to support project implementation, cross-team communication, and engagement with Tribal partners.
Practice community-based participatory research principles in community engagement and interactions.
Develop, facilitate, and maintain academic, research, Tribal and urban Indian community partnerships to implement cancer control strategies as a representative of the OCOE and Consortium.
Coordinate, plan, and participate in events, including community workshops, OCOE signature events, and health fairs.
Lead and participate in external committees and coalitions related to addressing cancer health outcomes among Indigenous communities.
Travel for events and meetings with partner organizations.
Create content for culturally appropriate materials and products (i.e., study brochures, curricula, and educational materials) based on principles and methods of health education and promotion.
Coordinate projects with academic, research, community, local government, regional, and Tribal partners to implement cancer control and education strategies.
Conduct regular needs assessments, interviews, program evaluations, strategic plans, qualitative and quantitative evaluations, and reports to recommend improvements and demonstrate best practices for OCOE programming.
Recruit underrepresented populations in Consortium research and conduct qualitative interviews and reports.
Practice and demonstrate cultural humility with diverse populations that OCOE and ICHE-i engages with.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills for development of materials and presentations.
Develop training materials with OCOE team for in-reach and outreach.
Facilitate and participate in regular staff meetings.
Report progress on education and engagement work in OCOE database.
Oversee the work of volunteers and interns as needed.
Other duties as assigned.