Outreach Coordinator

About the role

The department of Medicine at the University of Miami is seeking a full-time Outreach Coordinator to work onsite on the UHealth campus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of public education and outreach programs.
• Create, plan, prepare, and execute varied programs to reach targeted populations.
• Support HIV-positive people who inject drugs (PWID) who are newly diagnosed or re-engaging in care to complete a first provider visit, on-site phlebotomy, and immediate antiretroviral HIV therapy (ART) induction at the SSP fixed site and mobile locations via teleconference or face-to-face visit with an HIV provider.
• Initiate ART among PWID and accompany clients throughout linkage-to-care and follow-up treatment appointments, ensuring that ART initiation occurs and patients are supported with medication adherence.
• Plans promotional, educational, and other events to increase community awareness.
• Develops a network and database of community contacts, agencies and services.
• Researches and prepares reports, records, and other documentation to coordinate and implement public and outreach programs.
• Develops creative strategies to effectively communicate awareness of outreach programs.
• Responds to public inquiries about program(s).
• Trains personnel to carry out an effective public education and outreach programs.
• Distributes educational literature.
• Documents daily activities and the number of contacts reached or served through outreach initiatives.
• Maintains effective lines of communications with current and prospective clients to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Promotes services offered to the targeted group.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.