Education and Outreach Specialist Job at EasterSeals UCP, United States

  • EasterSeals UCP
  • United States

Job Description

Education and Outreach Specialist

***For New Hanover and Brunswick County residents ONLY***

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that helps people in our community? Easterseals PORT Health is a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary One Community team in the Eastern Region of the Trillium service area designed to increase access to care, health literacy, health awareness, and education.

What You'll Do

The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the eastern Trillium counties in North Carolina. The Education and Outreach Specialist provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours. This is a community-based position, and candidates must reside in New Hanover or Brunswick County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following counties:

  • Jones, Carteret, Duplin, Sampson, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, Scotland and other counties as needed.

Management preference: Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.

How You'll Benefit

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You'll earn an hourly rate of $18; we offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

Our benefits include:

  • Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Mileage: Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay
  • Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan.
  • Loan Relief: Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
  • Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.

What We're Looking For

To join our team as the Education and Outreach Specialist you must have working relationships with community referrals, the ability to manage multiple projects, and have great attention to detail. We also require the following:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Maintain valid NC driver's license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a 'no tobacco' use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That's why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

Similar Jobs

City of Dallas, OR

Bailiff Job at City of Dallas, OR

Public Safety And Peacekeeping Services This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply early for best consideration. Performs routine and complex public safety and peacekeeping services while providing courtroom security...

Carle Health

Physical Therapist (PT) - Danville Outpatient Therapy Job at Carle Health

 ...Relocation bonus available for 50mi Qualifications Education Level Field of Study Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Licenses/Certifications Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation... 

SHD Composite Materials Inc

Purchase Ledger Clerk Job at SHD Composite Materials Inc

 ...independently, self-directed Must be able to work with a team Work Environment/Essential Physical Demands Must be able to work weekends and overtime if required Must be able to sit and work at a computer up to 8 hours a day Must be able to walk/stand/ up to 3... 

Merry Maids of Akron and Canton, OH

House Cleaning Job at Merry Maids of Akron and Canton, OH

 ...on attendance, quality, and job title. Role: Provide basic housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms Create a clean and healthy environment for your customers and their families Deliver great customer service Requirements... 

Ottawa County

Bailiff Job at Ottawa County

Courtroom Assistant Provides assistance to the judges, court employees, defendants, and other litigants in the courtroom by enforcing courtroom rules and procedures, escorting individuals, and maintaining the daily flow of the court. This is a part-time benefited position...