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Job Summary
The Community Engagement Specialist will be a part of the Research team and will work with a variety of clients.
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities
- Co-facilitates training of study community member.
- Conveys the purposes and services of a program to community members and the impact of that program or service
- Helps community members develop introductory plans and goals; refer to supportive services as needed.
- Assists community members in understanding introductory care/prevention plans and instructions.
- Documents activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place.
- Works collaboratively and effectively within a team.
- Establishes positive, supportive relationships with community members.
- Coaches community members in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
- Helps community members in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible.
- Motivates community members to be active, engaged community member in their health.
- Effectively works with people (staff, community members, providers, agencies, etc.) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between community members and institutions.
- Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; volunteer resources and the practices associated with using volunteers, operations, functions, policies and procedures associated with the department or program area, procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations.
- Identifies and applies appropriate role definition and skilled boundaries.
- Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Conducting health-related educational sessions for diverse populations.
- Working with LGBT, Black, and/or Latinx populations.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of Chicago social service resources.
- Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
- Previous facilitation skills.
- Build trust with clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Manage stressful situations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Provide COVID-19 and HIV/STI education and prevention in non-traditional settings (community venues).
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
- Work on multiple projects.
Working Conditions
- Travel to various community venues across the metropolitan area.
- Perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.
- Work non-traditional hours.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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