Education and Outreach Specialist at Easterseals PORT Health

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community outreach, Health literacy, Health awareness, Project management, Attention to detail, Communication, Relationship management, Multidisciplinary collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

***For Onslow County Residents Only*** Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that helps people in our community? Easterseals PORT Health is a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary One Community team in the Southern Region of the Trillium service area designed to increase access to care, health literacy, health awareness, and education. **Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!** What You’ll Do 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 Onslow County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following Trillium counties: Onslow, Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland counties. Applicant must reside in Onslow County. Management preference: Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience. How You’ll Benefit Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn an hourly rate of $18; we offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions. Our benefits include: * 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. What We’re Looking For To join our team as the Education and Outreach Specialist you must have working relationships with community referrals, the ability to manage multiple projects, and have great attention to detail. Note: This position has a fluctuating work schedule. You must be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends. We also require the following: * High School diploma or GED required * Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work Ready to Apply? Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com [http://www.eastersealsPORT.com] or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com [recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com]. 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 & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers by facilitating health literacy and awareness. They are responsible for attending community events and managing outreach projects across multiple counties in North Carolina.