Education and Outreach Specialist

About the role

The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the southern Trillium counties on the East coast of North Carolina. The Education and Outreach Specialist provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours. This is a community-based position and candidates must reside in New Hanover County. You must be willing to travel within all regional counties (including Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland).

Responsibilities

• Attend community events to increase access to care and improve health literacy.
• Promote wellness through community education and engagement.
• Connect individuals to vital resources.
• Support the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Travel within all regional counties (including Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain a valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work.

Qualifications

• Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Mileage: Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay.
• Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Loan Relief: Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier.
• Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.

Pay

An hourly rate of $18.

Schedule

Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours.

Additional Information

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!