Community Outreach Analyst

Scope of Position

Community Health Workers (CHW) will primarily be working out in the community with specific target populations. CHW's will work closely with CCHE staff, community organizations/groups, and other agencies to increase health knowledge especially around cancer and cancer prevention.To provide resources and interventions to improve access to age-appropriate cancer screenings.

Position Summary

The CHW is responsible for working in partnership to plan and implement programming and projects within the community. Serve as a liaison between CCHE staff, faith-based organizations, community groups, and target populations. Assist in the promoting existing community outreach programs, screening programs and other initiatives as directed by the Outreach Analyst 2.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with communities, community partners and organizations.

• Serves on boards, coalitions, and relevant professional groups to facilitate and maintain these relationships.

• Participates in outreach and education events while providing widespread support and encouragement to receive cancer related screenings and services. Conducts one-on-one and small group cancer education sessions.

• Helps facilitate community connections for OSU researchers with the assistance/guidance of the Sr. Director.

• Assists patients with completing applications and registration forms for screening mammography, cervical cancer and other cancer screening programs including conducting eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow-up with uninsured patients.

• Provides ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with community members/clients.

• Displays knowledge about community resources appropriate to needs of community members in the population.

• Provides referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.

• Helps patients connect with transportation resources and gives appointment reminders in exceptional circumstances.

• Refers to OSUCCC patient navigators as appropriate.

• Responsible for providing consistent communication to the CCHE Program Manager to evaluate progress, ensuring that provided information, and reports clearly describe progress.

• Collects and maintains data, records, and completes reports for the programs he/she works on.

• Assists in the preparation of articles, proposals, reports and educational materials for publications.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Target Salary Range: $47,200 - $62,050

Function: Business Planning and Operations

Sub-function: Community Outreach

Career band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S2