Health & Wellness Outreach Manager - Dauria

Health & Wellness Outreach Manager - Dauria

Minimum Education Experience level required :

High school diploma or GED and 7 years professional experience

Associate degree and 5 years professional experience

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of professional experience

Preferred :

Be certified as a peer support specialist (state or national)

1 year of prior experience in peer support work.

Job Summary

Facilitates multiple enrichment program initiatives with a focus on health and physical activity for the University and local community.

Serves as a community liaison for regional and national programs and develops partnerships with the local community centers and University Community Engagement Centers.

Manages contracts and vendors; performs budgetary functions.

Essential Functions

The Just Health Collaborative is seeking a Health and Wellness Outreach Manager, to join an ongoing research study at the University of Pittsburgh titled "Technology Enhanced Substance Use and HIV Service Navigation for Justice Involved Young Adults."

The project's main objective is to connect young folks (18 to 29 years) surveilled by the criminal legal system to community-based HIV-prevention and substance use related services using peer navigation and a web-based app and i n this role you would support the following activities.

• Develop and collaborate with community partners;
• Delivering manualized health education information to program participants;
• Helping participants identify appropriate health and social services;
• Provide participants with social support and tangible assistance to overcome barriers to care access (e.g., appointment reminders, accompanying an individual to a doctor's visit);
• Meet with participants in person and / or virtually based on individual needs and preferences;
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate logs and documentation of services provided and supported in electronic entry systems (e.g., REDCap);
• Participate in supervision and project and team activities.

Physical Effort

Must be able to ambulate between buildings on campus and work out in the community.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.

This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces.

We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

EOE, including disability / vets.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Job Classification : Staff.Health & Wellness Outreach Manager

Job Family : Community & Government

Job Sub Family : Community Outreach Program

Campus : Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required : Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required : 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience : Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and / or experience requirement.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.; Schedule may vary due to ongoing research

Work Arrangement : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.; Schedule may vary due to ongoing research

Hiring Range : To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered : No

Visa Sponsorship Provided : No

Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

Required Documents : Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents : Not Applicable

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