Program Manager, Community Health Educator

Job Summary This position in the Office of Cancer Health Equity (OCHE) works closely with community-based organizations, local health care providers, and individual stakeholders, among others, to educate the community and meet the health equity goals of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center and reduce the burden of cancer.
Major activities include developing and implementing comprehensive cancer focused education and awareness programming in the community.
Executes community programming with specific sensitivity/cultural competence to the unique needs and circumstances of underserved populations across the Atrium Health catchment area.
Reports to the Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager and collaborates with other projects within the Office of Cancer Healthy Equity.
Projects pertaining to the Comprehensive Cancer Center Administration could also be assigned.
Education/Experience Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in public health, health care administration, education or related field preferred 2 years of healthcare experience; preferably in program planning Licensure, Certification and/or Registration Valid driver’s license CHES certification preferred Essential Functions Develops educational awareness programs specific to the needs of the cancer center catchment area.
Promote the WFBHCCC in cancer health equity, cancer education, and cancer screening to the community through coordination and participation in community activities and committees.
Oversees the planning, coordination, and implementation of cancer specific community-based education programs, including needs assessment, background research, and determination of goals and objectives.
Serves as program liaison, spokesperson, and representative; develops and maintains bi-directional relationships with various community partners in support of program activities.
Designs, utilizes, and distributes educational and promotional materials and plans.
Attends, engages, educates, and connects individuals for access opportunities through community health fairs Tracks, evaluates, and interprets encounters and community education activities for program evaluation.
Manages public inquiry and requests relevant to the program and coordinates directly with outreach staff to meet needs when appropriate.
Participates in intern recruitment, onboarding, and oversight.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Skills/Qualifications Ability to implement community-based education programs Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective public speaking Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with diverse partners in the community and across departments, and to effectively facilitate collaborative work among teams Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Skilled problem solver who can work independently Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks, work under pressure, meet deadlines Strong presentation skills to effectively persuade and influence in order to achieve desired outcomes with diverse clientele Expertise in MS Office and technical skills in educational document preparation and reports (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.
) General understanding of health disparities and social determinants of health Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a self-directed role and prioritize competing requests Ability/temperament to adapt to changing conditions, diverse job tasks, and fluctuating levels of pressure and stress Organizational and time management skills to meet project deadlines Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity Willingness and ability to travel regionally Flexibility with work schedule and location Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism