Public Health Representative 2

Job Description

Job Description

Community Outreach Worker

We are seeking candidates for a Community Outreach Worker role. This position will act as liaison between public health departments and local communities

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain relationships with community members and organizations, including schools

Engage with community members and organizations in education and community service work. Facilitate listening sessions and summarize findings.

Present information at meetings in a culturally appropriate manner

Identify the needs of community members and resources to meet these needs

Communicate community needs to the health department and other partners

Collect and maintain administrative and community data in a confidential manner consistent with health department policy

Foster stronger partnerships with other departments in government, among community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and community partners and stakeholders

May attend events within the community, including those that occur after hours and on weekends.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor 's degree in related field preferred (e.g., social work, psychology, public health, behavioral health, public policy).

Qualifications

Preferred : Minimum of 1 year of experience working in community outreach work. e.g., social work, public health, behavioral health, public policy).

Experience in working directly with communities with a Community Based Organization (CBO), Faith-Based Organization, nonprofit or governmental agency.

State or local health department experience is a plus.

Excellent listening skills to understand the individual situation of a community member. Able to establish trust when communicating with community members.

Ability to understand the challenges in the communities and differences in attitudes and beliefs towards health issues and solutions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to convey information in an empathetic and positive manner

Follow established procedures including obtaining information from community members and maintaining it in compliance with the standards of the health department

Ability to identify and engage partners and stakeholders, and foster new or current partnerships (e.g. with CBOs, national organizations and state and federal agencies), and conduct outreach and community engagement activities

Preferred Skills and Experiences

Knowledge of public health programs

Previous work with community or faith-based organizations with outreach to priority audiences

Verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish or other languages of priority audiences

Previous work with COVID-19 mitigation or vaccination efforts

Previous experience working in multicultural workplaces and settings

Flexible and adaptable. Able to work as part of a team.

Experience in data entry

Must live in East or Middle Tennessee