Temporary Community Outreach Specialist / Community Health Worker

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

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 within designated counties in the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center catchment area. Assigned service areas may include Hunt, Hood, Parker, Wise, Somervell, and Johnson counties. Serving as a community-based liaison, the specialist delivers cancer prevention and health education, builds relationships with local organizations, identifies opportunities for community education and engagement, and connects community partners with COE programs, resources, and educational opportunities. The role supports expanded community-based education and partnerships. Familiarity with communities in the assigned service area, including local organizations, resources, needs, and engagement opportunities, is expected; existing relationships or local outreach experience are preferred. This is a part-time, remote and community-based position of approximately 10 hours per month. Routine reporting to the Dallas office is not required. Regular local travel throughout the assigned service area is required, with occasional travel outside the area possible. The position requires availability for occasional evening and weekend work. The expected assignment is one year, with possible extension based on performance and department need.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community members and organizations from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities in a remote and community-based environment.
Basic computer, virtual communication, and data-entry skills.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned geographic service area.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend community activities.
Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of internal and external contacts.
Ability to make basic decisions about daily work sequence and similar matters.
Ability to read and write and to understand and follow procedures or guidelines of simple to moderate complexity.
Ability to work with confidential information on a daily basis.
Basic knowledge of computers, office equipment, keyboarding, spelling, and clerical tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, community health, social services, or a related field.
Established knowledge of, residence in, or demonstrated connection to the assigned community or service area.
Knowledge of or experience in cancer prevention, screening, early detection, or cancer-related health education.
Current Texas Community Health Worker (CHW) certification.
Previous experience in community outreach, health education, or community engagement.
Experience working with community organizations to support educational or outreach activities.
Bilingual skills based on the needs of the assigned community.

Responsibilities

Deliver approved cancer prevention, screening, and health education presentations to community organizations and residents in the assigned service area, consistent with COE messaging and the individual's training and scope.
Identify opportunities for cancer education and outreach and facilitate connections with COE outreach staff for future coordination.
Represent COE at approved community events, meetings, health fairs, and educational activities in the assigned service area.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of community contacts, outreach activities, educational programs, attendance, and other required program metrics.
Participate virtually in required COE meetings and program updates and maintain familiarity with COE programs, approved educational materials, and referral pathways.
Work occasional evenings and weekends based on community outreach needs and perform other related duties as assigned.
Complete administrative and clerical assignments as needed.