Community Health Liaison
About The Position
The Score 1 for Health program of Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking applicants for a Part-Time Community Health Liaison at our Kansas City campus. Score 1 is a flagship program that has provided health screenings to elementary school children throughout the Greater Kansas City area for more than 30 years. Under the supervision of the Score 1 for Health Lead RN, the Community Health Liaison assists with the planning, coordination, implementation, and follow-up of school-based health screening events. This position performs health screenings, supports health education and outreach activities, assists families in accessing healthcare resources, and supports volunteers and students participating in screening events. The position plays a key role in ensuring efficient program operations and positive relationships with participating schools and community partners.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care or public health setting
- Healthcare-related education, certification, licensure, or comparable experience required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse populations.
- Ability to travel to schools throughout the Greater Kansas City area.
- RN, LPN, MA, CNA, CHW, or similar healthcare credentials.
- Experience conducting health screenings, patient education, outreach or care coordination activities.
- Experience working with children and families.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with pediatric populations, schools, healthcare organizations, or community programs preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills, particularly Spanish, are desirable.
- Fluency in other languages commonly spoken within the Kansas City metropolitan area is also valued.
Responsibilities
- Perform health screenings including vision, hearing, height, weight, blood pressure, and other approved screening activities for primarily pediatric populations.
- Accurately document screening results and assist with data collection and quality assurance activities.
- Provide health education and screening result information to children, parents, and school personnel as appropriate.
- Assist families in identifying and accessing healthcare resources and primary care services when follow-up is recommended.
- Assist health professional students and volunteers participating in screening activities.
- Ensure correct set-up of screening stations and associated equipment.
- Maintain screening equipment and supplies and assist with inventory management.
- Support outreach activities, communications, and program promotion efforts.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of screening results and educational materials.
- Maintain positive working relationships with school administrators, school nurses, faculty, students, volunteers, and community partners.
- Assist with program reporting, record keeping, and other administrative functions.
- Serve as a resource for students and volunteers regarding screening procedures and program operations.
- Review screening documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in program improvement initiatives and special projects.
- Contribute to team efforts by performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
