Veterans Outreach Coordinator-Brain Wellness Program-Full-Time- Days

University of Florida Health • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Veterans Outreach Coordinator will work and support a comprehensive interdisciplinary medical team in assessing patients' ailments primarily due to TBI, physiological, and psychosocial conditions. This individual will support the appropriate collection of data and information for strategic use. The role involves conducting necessary outreach in coordination with external Veteran organizations, NGOs, and other agencies that may support the department and patients in the UF-HBWP. Some work may require the collection and analysis of data on local demographics, organizations, and entities involved in various phases of Health Brain Wellness. Additionally, some sundry administrative tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years practical experience required.
• 2 years military experience at a minimum rank of E-5 or O-3.
• Experience working with Veteran outreach programs, including managing the launch, implementation, and operations of such programs.
• 2 years' experience generating and developing Veteran referral sources.
• Experience working within a higher education and/or medical education environment.
• Experience with various social media applications preferred.
• 2 years' experience in marketing and communications.
• Experience as a volunteer.
• Two or more years' experience working in a startup and/or small teams preferred.
• 2 years working with military or patients with TBI, PTSD, PH preferred.
• 5 years of relevant work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a higher education and/or medical education environment.
• Experience with various social media applications.
• Experience as a volunteer.
• Two or more years' experience working in a startup and/or small teams.
• Masters in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a database of outreach organizations and individuals, including volunteers who can support and serve as additional sources of support for patients in the UF-HBWP program.
• Develop strong partnerships with national outreach programs to benefit and grow UF-HBWP and its network visibility through proactive engagement across the veteran community.
• Assist with generating and developing veteran referral sources and community and business partner organizations for UF-HBWP.
• Build a nationwide network to assist with communications and promotional campaigns across all mediums between programs supportive to the UF-HBWP and its affiliates.
• Update and maintain the UF-HBWP website and social media platforms to ensure all outreach information is current and accurate.
• Assist the director with administrative and logistics duties related to database development and maintenance, travel as required.
• Facilitate and participate in outings with patient and partner organizations as well as outreach opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Case Management team on patient referrals and referral sources in line with the patient after-care program.
• Coordinate and assist with the design, development, and implementation of the Veteran Programs strategy.
• Maintain awareness of relevant legislative policy and national veterans' challenges and assistance initiatives.
• Assist with presenting organization information, including discussions, metrics, goals, and progress to organizations as necessary.
• Collaborate with case management team on patient referral and referral sources.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees