Community Outreach Worker, Genesis

Are you passionate about providing hope, health, and support to your community?

Join the GENESIS Team in making health equity a reality in our community. We are seeking a dynamic Community Outreach Worker. This role is an integral part of the GENESIS initiative, dedicated to enhancing health outcomes for medically underserved, low-income families in Clark County.

Who We Are

Roseman University of Health Sciences is transforming education. Reimagining Healthcare. Embracing Discovery. Committed to Community. Elevating Employees.

We strive for an innovative community environment where ideas and goals are shared throughout the organization. You are not a number. You are one of us.

Founded in Henderson, Nevada, in 1999 with a College of Pharmacy, RUHS has experienced phenomenal growth and has expanded to include a College of Nursing (2006), a College of Dental Medicine (2007), and a College of Medicine (in development). As a non-profit organization, we make a meaningful impact in our community as we work together to educate healthcare providers.

The Roseman University College of Medicine (RUCOM) is building a team of experienced, innovative staff and faculty.

Our signature curricular program and healthcare delivery model, GENESIS, sets us apart from other medical schools. Using a household-centered care approach, GENESIS addresses the challenge of how to effectively merge health services and social services in a way that will truly improve the health of high-risk patient populations. GENESIS provides patients with tailored ‘high tech and high touch’ medical and social services aimed at helping them conveniently address barriers to an optimal patient and household health outcomes.

We provide our team with the environment and support to do amazing work because everyone plays a vital role in our commitment to serving the healthcare needs of Nevada and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to make impactful contributions to an institution at the forefront of transforming medical education and play a direct role in shaping the next generation of physician leaders. 

What We Offer

Roseman University fosters an environment that encourages collaboration and empowerment. We offer a wide-ranging benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical, dental, and vision needs
• Retirement program with employer contributions of up to 7.5%
• Employee support programs, including extensive mental health services
• Ample vacation and sick leave for a remarkable work-life equilibrium
• Paid holidays to enjoy throughout the year
• Optional voluntary benefits for employees to choose from and pay for themselves

What We Are Looking For

As a successful candidate, you will conduct home visits, offering essential health and social service guidance, utilizing a wide-reaching network of community organizations and in-house clinical resources. GENESIS integrates cutting-edge technology to optimize the impact on high-risk households and community members, striving for maximum benefit to the widest possible audience. This role has a dual focus: Firstly, it involves coordinating community-based activities to teach Roseman medical students about addressing health disparities driven by social, economic, and cultural factors. Secondly, the program specialist conducts home visits to low-income, medically underserved households, collaborating with a program specialist partner and a healthcare provider to create and execute care plans that improve the health and social outcomes of all household members. Proficiency in technology is essential for this role.

What To Do Next

Apply through our Career Center! The application is easy, and you’ll hear from us soon.