Community Outreach Coordinator

Job description

*The Research Initiative in Infectious Diseases (RIIS) at the Institute of Human Virology (IHV)*seeks to hire a peer with lived experience of substance use for the position of*Community Outreach Coordinator (COC)*.

The position will require community-based work and involvement in a research project that will evaluate a peer-delivered behavioral intervention to improve retention and adherence to long-acting injectables.

The work will be conducted at community sites in Baltimore sites.

The Community Outreach Coordinator will also work on participant recruitment across RIIS studies and support research activities are RIIS Baltimore research sites.

The position will report to the RIIS Director of Community Research Partnerships.

*Benefits (Non-Exempt Regular): * UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksthat employees can take advantage of.

This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire.

Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

*UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

* *Primary Duties:* 1.

Monitors the recruitment of a client base within the community and oversees efforts geared to improve client retention.

2.

Manages a caseload of clients in need of special assistance.

3.

Designs data collection forms such as questionnaires and checklists.

Ensure that proper procedures for collecting and recording data are met.

4.

Participates in the development of informational and/or educational materials and literature.

5.

Plans, organizes, and implements community special events such as health fairs and workshops.

6.

Assists with various administrative functions such as the development of policies and procedures; program evaluation; budget administration; purchasing; and space planning.

7.

Supervises the activities of outreach workers.

Determines work priorities; assigns and reviews work including written reports and recommendations; provides guidance and training; and evaluates performance.

8.

Performs all the duties of a Community Outreach Worker II as needed.

*Education:*High-school diploma or GED.

*Experience:*Four (4) years in community outreach, health care, research, and/or social services, two years of which involved lead worker responsibility providing guidance and training over other staff.

*Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:* General knowledge of community and/or social service resources and programs.

Skill in conducting interviews and assessing client needs.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.

Ability to write reports and maintain records.

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to perform extensive standing and walking.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.

Ability to interact with the public, health care providers, community organizations, and social service agencies.

Ability to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure.

Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.

*OTHER:* Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

*Hiring Range: $48,000 - $54,000 (pre-probation) & $49,200 - $55,350 (post-probation) * UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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**Job:** **Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff* **Organization:** **School of Medicine - Institute of Human Virology* **Title:** *Community Outreach Coordinator* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *250000ZN*

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