Regional Advocacy, Community Outreach & Education Coord.

About Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Children’s Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation’s best by U.
S.
News & World Report.
With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families to find the high-quality care they need.
In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.
1 million patient encounters.
We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners.
Every year, our Children’s Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school.
With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children’s Anywhere app, we’re here for families whenever and wherever they need us.
Learn more at akronchildrens.
org.
OUR PROMISES To treat every child as we would our own To treat others as they would like to be treated To turn no child away for any reason We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.
Full-Time 8am-4:30pm Summary: The Regional Advocacy, Community Outreach & Education Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates outreach events and community-based education and establishes relationships in their assigned territory working in alignment with the Outreach Events Committee and with the Community Outreach & Education Manager.
Responsibilities: 1.
Assists with planning, implementation and evaluation of culturally appropriate outreach events and community health education strategies, interventions, programs and speakers.
2.
Works within the hospital system to ensure that hospital participation in community outreach events is coordinated through the Outreach Events Committee and follows established guidelines.
3.
Assists with all aspects of the Outreach Events Committee including processing outreach event requests, preparing for and leading committee meetings, identifying hospital staff to participate in the events and provide support with event preparation, and ensures that event follow-up surveys are completed.
4.
Identifies, plans, develops and implements or participates in various community outreach events/activities in their assigned territory.
5.
Work with Manager to develop a partnership engagement plan for their assigned territory.
6.
Delivers health education to target populations 0 to 18 years and families to address identified health needs including but not limited to disease prevention, screenings, healthy behaviors and wellness.
7.
Coordinates and implements special projects as assigned including but not limited to Bridges Out of Poverty, Safe Sitter, Home Alone, Adopt-a-School, food insecurity and department projects.
8.
Represent the hospital on various internal committees as well as community-based coalitions, community event planning committees, and community health improvement groups.
9.
Maintains inventory of program supplies.
10.
Work collaboratively with Manager, Director, Foundation and Grants Administration to solicit and monitor funds to support programs and activities and complete grant reports.
11.
Serves as a liaison between target populations, social service agencies and medical providers at Akron Children’s.
12.
Maintains outreach events and education databases and calendars and assists with program registration.
13.
Assists with the administration of the centralized calendar of programs and events.
14.
Organizes, prioritizes, and completes multiple tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
15.
Other duties as required.
Other information: Technical Expertise Experience in public health and community health education is preferred.
Travel and valid Ohio driver’s license is required.
May be required to drive a hospital vehicle.
Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
Experience in healthcare is preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
] or similar software is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, or related field is required; Certification: None.
Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
Years of experience supervising: None.
Full Time FTE: 1.
000000 Status: Fixed Hybrid Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
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