Health Education Specialist
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Title:
Health Education Specialist
Company:
Health Research Inc.
Department:
Cancer Prevention & Control
Time Type:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:
Responds to the health education needs of the department; develops and implements community and professional educational program plans, intervention strategies, educational trainings, meetings and seminars; assists in the collection of data and resources for development and evaluation of grants, research, educational programs, educational or promotional materials in the department and through outreach programs; works under the supervision of the Community Outreach Manager. The Health Education Specialist will provide virtual navigation support for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and/or Indian Health Service (IHS) clinics in the Central NY region through targeted and culturally tailored education and navigation, primarily serving the rural and tribal communities with a special focus on breast and prostate cancer screening and management of cooccurring conditions (e.g. diabetes, obesity). Additionally, will offer support and assistance through the screening and any potential diagnostics and treatment as needed; navigates and tracks patients through health care systems, including primary care offices, hospitals and outpatient clinics, insurance and payment systems, patient-support organizations, cancer services programs and other components of the health care system. Will work to provide remote services at the FQHCs and/or IHS clinics in conjunction with primary care providers (PCPs) to coordinate cancer screening, outreach programs, local and regional health centers and transportation services to facilitate care; additionally support telephonic navigation and call center functions for Cancer Screening and Center for Indigenous Cancer Research team. Serves a s a resource for cancer screening services and management of co-occurring conditions along with PCPs and clinic staff. Uses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems to identify and flag patients due for cancer screenings for targeted education and navigation. Work closely with Community Outreach Manager and key stakeholders at clinics to define and execute a workflow meeting the needs of the community and practice.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
1. Master's degree in public health, health education or a related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience or a combined one (1) year of full-time experience and internship experience in a community, patient or customer-oriented support; or
2. Bachelor's degree in public health, health education or a related field and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience or a combined three (3) years of full-time experience and internship experience in a community patient or customer-oriented support; or
3. Associates degree in public health, health education or a related field and the equivalent of five (5) years of experience in a community patient or customer-oriented support; or
4. High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of seven (7) years of experience in a community patient or customer-oriented support.
NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate should have experience with health education and/or eligible for health education specialist certificate and experience with community health centers and physicians in our region. In addition, the preferred candidate should have knowledge of cancer screening, cancer prevention programming, and patient navigation, including virtual and telephonic.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Additionally, RPCIC and HRI Roswell Park Division are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR-Benefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Roswell Park is committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees, and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills, and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect Roswell Park's core values; Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion, and Respect.

This is a grant-funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.

Health Research Incorporated (HRI) Roswell Park Division participates in the E-Verify program.

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