Education and Outreach Specialist - Bladen County

For Bladen County residents only.

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 Bladen County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following Trillium counties: Jones, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Bladen, or Columbus.

Management preference: Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Increase access to care, improve health literacy, and promote wellness through community education and engagement
• Connect individuals to vital resources
• Attend community events, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
• Established working relationships with community referrals
• Ability to manage multiple projects with great attention to detail
• Must reside in Bladen County

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Mileage reimbursement in addition to hourly pay
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b)-retirement plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and legal services

Pay

$18 per hour

About Easterseals PORT Health

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.