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SalaryLocation: 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Equal Hope (Women's Health)
Work Type: Full-Time - 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Day Shift
Work Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts - Evenings and Weekends included for Outreach events
Summary:
The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force is a not-for-profit organization formed in response to the large racial disparity in breast cancer mortality in Chicago. The Task Force is working to eliminate disparities in breast cancer outcomes and improve breast health for all Chicago area women through a multi-faceted approach that involves initiatives in policy, advocacy, outreach, education, navigation and quality improvement in medical care. The Community Navigator will be involved in the implementation and expansion of the Community Health program, including outreach, navigation and other initiatives as they are developed. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Community Based Navigation (70% of Time).
2. Community Outreach (15% of Time).
3. Develop and maintain relationships with provider partners and community based organizations to implement and promote Task Force navigation efforts and other initiatives.
4. Assist in the planning and execution of the Task Force's annual community event, special events and presentations to reach and educate the community about the Task Force and its community-based initiatives. Market the Task Force navigation program while attending community events to help drive program participation through initiatives with community-based groups.
5. Track all outreach activities in the navigation database.
6. Other Duties: (15% of Time)
7. Assist with the preparation of quarterly and bi-annual grant reports, as needed.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Five years of experience in community relations, community outreach or a related field. Candidates may substitute years of direct experience for years of education.
- Cultural competency expressed via experience and interest working with diverse communities (race/ethnicity, economic, educational), along with the ability to work in low resource environments.
- Genuine concern for health equity and justice, along with an interest in advocacy on behalf of the underserved.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Experience conducting breast cancer related outreach and education.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Access.
- Data entry experience.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend community events and meetings.
- Amenable to change. Ability to work independently as well as integrate as part of a team and part of clinic flow. Resourceful and resilient, innovative problem solver and motivated learner.
- Friendly, cooperative, passionate and compassionate.
- Respects individuals' right to participate in screening and individuals'' confidentiality.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
