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 Hood, Parker, Wise, Somervell, and Johnson counties. Serving as a community-based liaison, the specialist delivers cancer prevention and health education, develops and strengthens relationships with local organizations, identifies opportunities for community education and engagement, and connects community partners with appropriate COE programs, resources, and educational opportunities. The position helps expand community-based education and partnerships. Familiarity with communities in the assigned area, including local organizations, resources, community needs, and engagement opportunities, is important. This is a remote, community-based part-time position of approximately 10 hours per month, with no routine reporting to the Dallas office. Regular local travel throughout the assigned service area is required; occasional travel outside that area may also be required. The role requires availability for occasional night and weekend work. The expected assignment is one year, with possible extension depending on performance and department need.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively with community members and organizations from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities in a remote, 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 internal and external contacts, make basic daily decisions about work sequence, read and write, follow procedures or guidelines of simple to moderate complexity, and handle confidential information.
Basic knowledge of computers and 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 within the individual's training and scope.
Identify cancer education and outreach opportunities in the assigned service area and connect with COE outreach staff for future coordination.
Represent COE at approved community events, meetings, health fairs, and educational activities.
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 stay familiar with COE programs, approved educational materials, and referral pathways.
Work occasional evenings and weekends according to community outreach needs.
Perform related duties and administrative or clerical assignments as needed.