Education and Outreach Specialist - New Hanover County

For New Hanover 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. This community-based position requires attending community events that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility is essential to accommodate events outside of standard business hours. Candidates must reside in New Hanover County and 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).

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

Responsibilities

• Increase access to care and improve health literacy through community education and engagement.
• Connect individuals to vital resources while advancing the goal of helping people reach their full potential.
• Attend and support community events, which may occur outside of standard business hours.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Maintain a 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.

Benefits

• Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Mileage: Reimbursement in addition to 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 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 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.