Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Shift_8

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The Community Outreach Lead Coordinator is responsible for oversite of the HRSA 21-136 staff members and the project outcomes. Lead coordinator leads the team and assists in the outreach activities as well as digital outreach as needed promoting a campaign focusing on COVID-19 Vaccine hesitancy and breaking down barriers to access vaccination. This position is responsible for initiating, conducting, and reporting on all activities performed towards this goal. Through this project, the Lead Outreach Coordinator will use leadership strategies to reach persons living in Broward County to help share crucial information to help keep individuals, families and our communities safe. Now more than ever, it is crucial to share up to date information with our community.

The Community Outreach Lead Coordinator is supervised by the Grants and Contract Manager and the Vice President of Community Health and Well-Being.

The Community Outreach Lead Coordinator is an organized and responsible community members interested in a short-term leadership opportunity. Under Cooperative Agreement HRSA 21-136, the goal is to contact and document outreach to 1,5708 individuals with COVID-19 information and provide linkage to 648 vaccinations in either English, Spanish or Creole. The position is salaried with benefits. The Cooperative Agreement/grant end date is October 31, 2022 and is subject to renewal by the contracting agency and HRSA.

Nature of Work

Under the supervision of the program manager for the Office of Health Equity and Racial Justice, the Community Outreach Lead Coordinator assists with increasing access, communication, community engagement and educating residents about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This position assists with utilizing data to lead the team in planning, engaging, and executing effective outreach efforts as well as linkage to vaccination. The selected candidate will act as a liaison between Holy Cross Health and the contracting agency, and must have excellent customer service skills along with experience with supervision, collecting data, engaging vulnerable populations, and those hesitant to become vaccinated. The selected candidate will be required to have a personal vehicle available for use with mileage reimbursement provided per Holy Cross policies. The candidate will also be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Florida. The candidate will be based at Holy Cross with the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends . Individuals fluent in Spanish, Creole, and English are strongly encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of Trinity Health in behaviors, practices, and decisions Work with the Contractor, State Epidemiology office to identify areas of the community with high need for COVID outreach intervention and cultivate partners and opportunities to engage with the community, with a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices Develop and sustain positive relationships with a range of people, including residents, community leaders, local groups and organisations, and local authorities Lead a diverse team to support and sustain community-led action around COVID-19 vaccination related to health and wellbeing Oversee community outreach and health education efforts around COVID-19 and act as a bridge to COVID-19 testing, vaccine and support services Responsible for supporting community events and relief efforts to assist citizens with their needs Oversite of documentation activities and accuracy and monthly reporting of all activities by all staff members Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior; and Perform other duties as assigned

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran