What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Community Engagement Specialist - School of Medicine position at HACKENSACK MERIDIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (HMSOM)?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Human Dimension and Community Programs team is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Specialist to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to strengthen the School of Medicine’s collaboration with community partners in order to work towards improving health equity, while providing experiential community experiences that shape our future physicians’ ability to integrate all the determinants of health into their clinical practice.
A passion to serve and collaborate with underserved communities is critical to this role. Being a visible representative of the School in the community, this role requires excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with both community organizations and individual community members. Important for success in this role is being able to balance being in the field with administrative duties and strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Bilingual Spanish speaking candidates are highly preferred.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health or other relevant area of study with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR a High School diploma and/or GED equivalent programs with a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Proven ability to develop and implement successful community engagement strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!