This position conducts community-based outreach and public education to recruit and promote cancer screening in geographic assignment of approximately 10-12 counties for the BCCP program through the American Cancer Society (ACS) contract with the Georgia Department of Public Health. BCCP is the state Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, part of the CDC Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide support and work closely with Community Outreach Senior Manager to provide seamless leadership to the team of client navigators
- Provide direct supervision, technical assistance to assigned Client Navigators
- Implement community-based outreach and public education to recruit and promote cancer screening in geographic assignment.
- Develop and maintain a network of community resources
- Recruit BCCP eligible women ages 40-64 for breast and 21-64 for cervical cancer screening, with an emphasis on never/rarely screened women.
- Recruit BCCP eligible women from priority populations, including African American, Hispanic/Latino populations, as indicated by community demographics.
- Implement evidence-based strategies to educate women about breast, cervical and colorectal cancers that will lead to screenings and assist in the assessment of their effectiveness.
- Work closely and support BCCP nurses at health department clinics to provide timely follow up of abnormal results and annual reminders to BCCP clients
- Communicate timely and effectively regarding BCCP client’s progress to BCCP nurse or a as directed
- Assist clients in coordinating and rescheduling appointments, make reminder calls/letters, assist with interpretation (when necessary), and or provide emotional support to BCCP clients
- Assist clients to eliminate barriers to screening, make appropriate referrals and refer issues to the proper BCCP health department staff.
- Initiate, maintain and develop partnerships with key community-based organizations, volunteers, and intermediaries to develop, maintain and sustain a network of viable collaborative relationships at the community level.
- Complete client intake logs, monthly activity reports, and other reports as required in a complete, accurate, timely and efficient manner.
- Recruit, develop, retain and recognize volunteers and community partners in support of recruitment/outreach action plans.
- Maintain high standard of professionalism and customer service.
- Establish positive working relationships with BCCP health department staff, American Cancer Society (ACS) Field and Office Staff, and other members of the Community Outreach team.
- Foster a positive work environment.
- Make business based decisions; maintain accurate files, submit timely and accurate reports; meet timelines, follow through; apprise supervisor of status; provide viable & innovative solutions to problems; attend meetings/trainings, adhere to approved policy/procedure, represent the organization in a professional manner; make effective presentations.
- Perform other related work as required.
- Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.• Able to work successfully in a diverse team environment.
- Able to cultivate relationships including mobilization of a diverse population of community leaders and volunteers.
- Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities and projects.
- Remain composed under stress; handle self in a professional manner at all times and take personal responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a focused manner.
- Act in the best interest of the organization and enhance the image of the American Cancer Society (ACS) in the public eye.
- Utilize available technology to perform position responsibilities
- Provide effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work with others.
- Manage resources effectively and efficiently.
- Apply and follow ACS policies and guidelines.
- Provide high quality customer service, both internally and externally.
- Complete work in a timely and efficient manner and ensure work is accurate.
- Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, as defined by the ACS and the requirements of the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program contract.
- Adhere to the guidelines and regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) per the requirements of the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program contract.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years supervisory work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in community-based health education and health promotion. Verbal and written fluency in Spanish language is a plus
- Reliable transportation
- Experience working in diverse settings supervising staff
- Knowledge of community mobilization
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others and problem solve.
- Strong time management, project management and meeting management skills
- Ability to cultivate and maintain long-term relationships
- Proficiency knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office software (word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
- Ability to work as a team and independently with limited supervision
- Able for frequently daily travel
- Lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
- Read, write and basic math skills
- Mid-level computer skills and email use
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends and some overnights.
- Ability to work outside.
- Ability to get along with coworkers and others.
- Attends work on a consistent, continual and punctual basis.
- Requires occasionally long or unusual hours.
- Requires travel by air or car.
- Ability to regularly travel within the Division and some travel outside of the Division.
Compensation/Benefits:
We are committed to providing staff with fulfilling opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact in their local communities. We offer staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental and retirement benefits, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 4 2017
Active Until:
Oct 4 2017
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit