Employment Status
- Part time
- Shift:
- Variable
- Hours (United
- States of
- America)
- Facility: 1906
- Belleview
- Ave
- SE -
- Roanoke
- Requisition
- Number: R159378 Community Outreach Specialist - Pediatrics -
- Car
- Seat
- Safety -
- Part time (Open)
- How
- You’ll
- Help
- Transform
- Healthcare: The Community Outreach Specialist I represents Carilion in outreach activities coordinated with community partners and other departments of Carilion Clinic. Provides evidence-based health education in the hospital and in a variety of community settings served by Carilion Clinic. Collaborates with other health care professionals to provide evidence-based guidance in support of health promotion and injury prevention.
- The
- Community
- Outreach
- Specialist I: The Community Outreach Specialist provides car seat safety assistance to parents and caregivers in the hospital setting and at community outreach events. Educates on a variety of injury prevention topics through daily hospital rounding and staffing community events. Evaluates outreach activities and provides pertinent feedback to leadership regarding outcomes, including efficacy and relevance. Provides suggestions for new services and changes in current practice to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational goals. Represents Carilion Clinic through positive interactions with the community and media. Provide timely, accurate information to increase awareness of injury prevention according to demonstrated knowledgebase. Promotes a safe, professional, team-oriented work environment with a focus on service excellence. Focuses on injury prevention and awareness in the community.
- What
- We
- Require:
- Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Experience
- 1 year of professional experience required.
- Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Valid Virginia Driver's License. Car Seat Safety Technician certification required within 6 months of hire. Certification assistance provided by Carilion Children's. Other Minimum
Qualifications
Must be service-oriented and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Requires the ability to educate clients of any age or SES level on health issues; demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide educational components, knowledge of principles of growth and life span development, assesses specific participant information to identify risk factors. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications highly desirable. Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and possess decision-making skills based on expertise and judgement. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Compensation Range: $21.61 - $30.25 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter
- DANA
- JOHNSON
- Recruiter
- Email: dejohnson@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
- Carilion
- Clinic is an
- Equal
- Opportunity
- Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact
- Carilion
- HR
- Service
- Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- For more information on
- E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.
- Below are benefits available to you when you join
- Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.
