Community Health Advocate

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

*Gwinnett Focus primarily.

*Bilingual-Spanish preferred.

*Flexibility is needed in this role. Some evenings and weekend needed for events.

The Community Health Advocate for Northside Hospital will provide comprehensive outreach and education by developing a network of community groups and individuals focused on cancer-related health care issues. Primary goals include serving as the liaison between the community and the resources and extensive health education programs available to them through Northside Hospital (NH) or through local community/government/ health care organizations. Special focus for this position is placed on factors to consider when working in community-based settings with disparate populations. The Community Health Advocate is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes medical providers, social workers and patient navigators. This position was developed to support the goals of a NHCI's participation in a national oncology research program and to support the mission and strategic plan of the Cancer Institute.

REQUIRED:
1. Education: Bachelors in Community Health Education or related field.

2. Experience: At least two years of experience working in the community or health care related disciplines preferred.

3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with diverse groups; public speaking; self-direction.

4. Demonstration of cultural competence and sensitivity to social, economic, and cultural community issues.

5. Demonstrated knowledge of barriers to primary health care.

6. General awareness of the current resources available to the community.

7. High level of organization and attention to detail are also essential.