Community Outreach Representative
About The Position
Join our compassionate team at the Olive Branch where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults through a dynamic role that combines direct client services, community outreach, and strategic leadership. This position offers the perfect blend of hands-on case management—connecting seniors with vital social services and resources—along with representing our mission at community events and serving as a key member of our leadership team shaping the future of our programs. We're seeking a dedicated professional with a college degree and experience working with seniors who wants to truly change lives in a supportive environment that values work-life balance. As part of our small but mighty team, you'll have the autonomy to make real impact, the opportunity to wear multiple hats including backup support for our Home Delivered Meals program, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly transforms the lives of the seniors we serve every single day. Since 1988, Banner Olive Branch Senior Center has been providing services to our community to help participants remain healthy, active and independent. The center offers a variety of social and educational activities as well as delicious and nutritious meals. The Banner Olive Branch Senior Center is a great opportunity to provide compassionate, professional and outstanding service for older adults interested in socializing in an environment that meets their needs.
Requirements
- Knowledge normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, nursing, social work or other health related field.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance plan.
- Skill level typically achieved through one to two years experience in a not-for-profit marketing, communications, or program services environment.
- Must travel within the community or outside the community to activities and events.
- Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Nice To Haves
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Raises public awareness by developing and maintaining educational materials, resources and references for target patient population.
- Plans, organizes, or attends community or fund raising events, health fairs, programs, special events, speaking engagements and educational activities.
- Serves as a community spokesperson and advocate for target population.
- Generates patient referrals by making regular on-site contacts with referral sources and providing education materials and referral criteria.
- Develops reference and referral resources such as health/wellness presentations, libraries, call centers, or web sites for patients and families which expedite their access to care, inform them of clinical trials and advocacy groups, current research, new medications, new therapies, and medical advancements.
- Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives.
- Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.
- Participates in, develops and maintains strategic goals, objectives and program services and activities which may include marketing plans.
- Internal customers include volunteers, physicians and staff, including management and administrative level employees.
- External customers include community and business organizations, potential patient referral facilities, patients and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
