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Read MoreCommunity Outreach Associate
Job ID 2024-26155 Location Paterson, New Jersey Shift Regular Full-TimeOverview
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing logistical and operational support for community education and outreach programs, events, and activities. Represents St. Joseph before a wide range of community, corporate, and professional constituencies. Works closely with the Manager(s) of Community Outreach and other departments to plan, implement, evaluate, and coordinate special events, programs, and other educational events, and post-event wrap-up.
Highly perceptive of the physical environment and social and cultural awareness of the different communities. Are responsible for traveling, distributing information, connecting with local communities regularly while maintaining the health and safety of self and others.
Manage and maintain databases of all outreach activities, reports.
Required to work weekends and evenings when needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent, post-secondary Community Health Worker, or related field plus one year of experience in a related field. Proficiency in MS Office required: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Excellent speaking, and communication skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects or events simultaneously. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of hospital, professional, corporate, and community constituencies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
