Education and Outreach Specialist
About The Position
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that helps people in our community? Easterseals PORT Health is a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary One Community team in the South Central Region of the Trillium service area designed to increase access to care, health literacy, health awareness, and education. The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the South Central Region Trillium counties.. The Education and Outreach Specialist provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours. This is a community-based position and candidates must reside in Wayne County . You must be comfortable traveling to the following counties: Wayne, Wilson, Greene, Lenoir, Pitt and surrounding counties. Applicant must reside in Wayne County.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
- Must be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Candidates must reside in Wayne County
- You must be comfortable traveling to the following counties: Wayne, Wilson, Greene, Lenoir, Pitt and surrounding counties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.
- working relationships with community referrals, the ability to manage multiple projects, and have great attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the South Central Region Trillium counties.
- The Education and Outreach Specialist provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours.
Benefits
- Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Mileage: Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay
- Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan.
- Loan Relief: Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
- Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
