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Community Health Outreach Worker - UI Cancer Center

Community Health Outreach Worker - UI Cancer Center
Hiring Department: Community Engagement and Health Equity
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023824
Posting Close Date: April 19, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of .
Description:
The Community Health Outreach Worker will educate members of the community about the importance of early detection and screening and will navigate community members to screening services. The Community Health Outreach Worker will also participate in community events and develop and foster partnerships with University of Illinois Cancer Center community partners, per the aims of the Community Engagement and Health Equity (CEHE) Office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist and support the Associate Director and Director in community-wide or in-house engagement service programs by providing information regarding the UI Cancer Center and UI Health health services, program requirements, procedures, and navigates community members to the local agencies or organizations for assistance based on identified needs.
  • Assist in conducting surveys such as community health needs assessment sand informs the office of the needs of the communities in the Cancer Center catchment area of Cook County, as required by the CEHE office.
  • Assist in program-wide recruiting efforts by developing relationships with community-based leaders, organizations and community members and providing approved health education materials and resources to community members and organizations.
  • Collect information from community members and program participants for reports and data to measure program impact. Assist with preparing reports.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with CEHE procedures. Document all community events and enter data into REDcap.
  • Represent the UI Cancer Center and CEHE Office at community events and coalition/community meetings to understand community issues and build relationships with community members.
  • Assist in establishing new CEHE/Cancer Center programs and services as needed.
  • Serves as a liaison with other units within the UI Cancer Center, on campus and external partners.
  • Attend and successfully complete all required training programs. Participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, and other professional development opportunities.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects and assignments as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications Required:
    1. High school diploma or equivalent.
    2. One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related to the job to be performed.
    To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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    Job Summary

    JOB TYPE

    Full Time

    INDUSTRY

    Elementary & Secondary Education

    SALARY

    $60k-81k (estimate)

    POST DATE

    04/07/2024

    EXPIRATION DATE

    04/22/2024

    WEBSITE

    uiconlinedegrees.com

    HEADQUARTERS

    CHICAGO, IL

    SIZE

    100 - 200

    TYPE

    Private

    REVENUE

    $50M - $200M

    INDUSTRY

    Elementary & Secondary Education

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