Community Outreach Specialist

Northwell•Riverhead, NY

1d•$66,300 - $75,012•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of diversity and health equity initiatives across the organization. Serves as a liaison to system wide departments requiring educational tools. Coordinates and participates in the performance improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison to system wide departments requiring educational tools; collaborates with management to create a vision and plan for health literacy activities throughout the organization.
Administers and analyzes readability pre and post tests and makes recommendations based on findings.
Provides stake holders with all necessary documentation and information; explores additional programs and training.
Monitors inventory of patient education materials.
Provides periodic updates, reports, and makes recommendations to management regarding: Health Literacy services in meeting the needs of patients, health care providers, and the community.
Provides resources and educates staff on health literacy in an effort to deliver services that align with the internal and government regulations.
Conducts meetings disseminates information, collects data, writes reports, and seeks expansion of diversity and health equity initiatives across the organization.
Coordinates and participates in the performance improvement projects, including writing grants, coordinating research projects and developing Center for Equity of Care documents.
Operates under general guidance and work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.