Community Outreach Coordinator RN

Company: SaintJoseph Health System
Location: South Bend
Posted on: January 30, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Provides community wellness education programs and screenings to area community neighborhood centers, community service organizations and churches. Assists site's coordinators with the development of their community outreach programs specifically health related. Works with director of outreach services to ensure consistent and high-quality service is maintained and to identify other outreach opportunities.Member of the Tobacco Initiatives team, assisting with the development and implementation of tobacco prevention and cessation work plan. Conducts tobacco prevention and cessation education and initiatives primarily in the Latino community.

• Works closely with community organizations to develop and plan for their health ministry. Makes available a wide range of prevention, health education and support services based on community needs.
• Provides wellness education programs on a regular and on-going basis. Provides screenings and education based on the test results.
• Serves as a liaison with Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) and community agencies. Taps existing SJHS services and resources and coordinates their delivery to the organization. Actively searches for opportunities in the community and accesses a variety of community resources.
• Schedules all program classes and informs director. Keeps attendance list of participants and provides outcome information to designated personnel.
• Measures outcomes and provides reports on a monthly basis to the director. Works with director to create and maintain appropriate databases and measurement tools.
• Functions as an integral part of SJHS Community Health & Well-Being services. Assists the director in developing innovative ways of reaching out to the underserved in their own neighborhoods.
• Participates and assists in the coordination of health fairs, educational presentations and other outreach activities per the request of the director of Community Health & Well-Being. Promotes SJHS throughout the community. JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other health-re lated field preferred.
  • Indiana RN or applicable professional license.
  • CPR certification. Experience:
    • Some experience in health promotion, human servic e or education background preferable.
    • Strong communication skills, customer service, teaching an d public speaking skills are required. Other Job Requirements:
      • Requires a supportive, encouraging, positive and up beat person.
      • Must be able to facilitate problem solving and grou p spirit.
      • Must be able to generate confidence in participants about the programs and approach.
      • Individual will communicate extensively with indivi duals and groups both inside and outside the organi zation in written and verbal form to get results.
      • Position requires good public relations skills, coo perativeness, tact, and ability to influence others . 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.

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