Community Liaison - Cancer Care

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

1d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Liaison serves as the liaison between community members, hard to reach populations and the CSP of the Capital Region with the goal of increasing the number of women and men who utilize breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening services. Under the direction of the CSP Program Coordinator, the Community Liaison works with traditional and non-traditional community-based organizations to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screening and promote the availability of free or low cost services through the Cancer Services Program. The Community Liaison implements culturally competent public education, outreach and recruitment strategies to inform, persuade and connect people with breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening resources. The Community Liaison will be responsible for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with clinical service providers, health, human service, and other community organizations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of progressively responsible experience working in a public health or human services related program or organization.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health care- or human service-related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between community members, hard to reach populations and the CSP of the Capital Region.
• Increase the number of women and men who utilize breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening services.
• Work with traditional and non-traditional community-based organizations to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screening.
• Promote the availability of free or low cost services through the Cancer Services Program.
• Implement culturally competent public education, outreach and recruitment strategies.
• Inform, persuade, and connect people with breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening resources.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical service providers, health, human service, and other community organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed