What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Engagement Coordinator I - Community Engagement position at ECU Health?
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Community Health Engagement Coordinator plans, organizes, performs, directs, and evaluates community health activities for the service area of the ECU Health Community Hospital. Community health activities are directly related to the hospital's community health implementation plan, which addresses priority health needs identified in the community health assessment. The coordinator works with the health department, schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations and other groups in providing activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle and improved health in the community. Activities include but are not limited to free screenings, education sessions, health fairs, including education, employment, workforce development, economic vitality, and neighborhood safety and health outcomes. The Community Health Engagement Coordinator will advance health equity, support diverse and socially vulnerable people with internal and external partners such as on collaborative community-based projects that cover.
Minimum Requirements
High school or equivalent.
Associate degree preferred.
0 To 2 Years Of Relevant Healthcare Experience Required.
Clear evidence of an ability to engage a diverse array of community stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage, teach, make independent decisions and assume responsibility.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff.
Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Other Information
Full time with benefits - 40 hours per week
Day shift: weekdays, 8am-5pm; 2 Weekends per month - OCCASIONAL EVENINGS
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Community Health Engagement Coordinator plans, organizes, performs, directs, and evaluates community health activities for the service area of the ECU Health Community Hospital. Community health activities are directly related to the hospital's community health implementation plan, which addresses priority health needs identified in the community health assessment. The coordinator works with the health department, schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations and other groups in providing activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle and improved health in the community. Activities include but are not limited to free screenings, education sessions, health fairs, including education, employment, workforce development, economic vitality, and neighborhood safety and health outcomes. The Community Health Engagement Coordinator will advance health equity, support diverse and socially vulnerable people with internal and external partners such as on collaborative community-based projects that cover.
Minimum Requirements
High school or equivalent.
Associate degree preferred.
0 To 2 Years Of Relevant Healthcare Experience Required.
Clear evidence of an ability to engage a diverse array of community stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage, teach, make independent decisions and assume responsibility.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff.
Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Other Information
Full time with benefits - 40 hours per week
Day shift: weekdays, 8am-5pm; 2 Weekends per month - OCCASIONAL EVENINGS
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
