Organization Description: Suwannee River Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a diverse, resourceful public health nonprofit. Our professional staff members seek to assist individuals who have basic health needs through community education, as well as train health professionals and health professions students to better serve their patients. Our mission is to promote and provide access to quality health connections for our community. Suwannee River AHEC values our relationships with partners and clients, the health and wellbeing of our staff, and the knowledge, experience, and ability each staff member brings to our organization.
Job Description: This full-time benefited position (40 hrs/week) will assist with coordinating and implementing grants and projects in Suwannee River AHEC’s Healthy Communities Department.
Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
• Coordinate the Federal AHEC Grant
o Identify opportunities for community-based service-learning and other experiential learning activities for the AHEC Scholars Program (ASP) within our service counties
o Assist scholar students with projects associated with the Social Determinants of Health, Behavioral Health Integration, Practice Transformation, Interdisciplinary Education, Emerging Health Issues and Cultural Competency learning modules
o Devise marketing strategies for recruiting health professions students for the ASP
o Manage the review process of student applicants
o Conduct presentations about ASP for interested students and faculty
o Liaison with clinical and community-based sites for placement of AHEC Scholars for experiential learning activities
o Support the statewide network with Google Classroom IT and course material uploads
o Collaborate in the development of ASP curriculum and associated materials
o Manage the AHEC Center’s Google Classroom, including enrolling students and uploading local activities.
o Track and grade student assignments, quizzes, projects, and other assessments in Google Classroom
o Support ASP participants and respond to participant inquiries
o Participate in the Florida AHEC Consortium’s conference calls, meetings, and trainings
o Support ASP evaluation efforts, including the one-year post graduation follow-up
• Implement Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Navigator Grant
o Conduct outreach to promote the Health Insurance Navigator Program
o Establish and maintain relationships with businesses and community partners
o Complete required Navigator Trainings and stay updated on health insurance information.
o Use scheduling and data software to support and report Navigator activities.
o Interview uninsured families and assist eligible individuals with online health insurance applications.
o Conduct both virtual and face-to-face enrollment sessions at community sites within targeted geographic areas.
• Assist with Special Projects and seeking new grant opportunities
• Represent SRAHEC Healthy Communities Department at community meetings, health fairs, and other public events
• Participate in local, regional, statewide, and national forums supporting the AHEC mission
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities such as timesheets, travel reports, quarterly reports, staff meetings, as well as prepare and/or procure (along with other staff members) marketing literature and/or materials
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, or social service from an accredited university
preferred.
• At least two years of experience working with and/or mentoring interns/volunteers/students
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Inclined to think and work independently, but also work harmoniously with a team.
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks, and work well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in computer-based applications and virtual communication tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to community service.
• Must be tobacco-free for 6 months prior to employment date and remain tobacco-free for duration of
employment.
• Must be skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, computers, LCD projector, other related electronic
equipment for presentations, and be able to lift and carry such equipment.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license for attending events, meetings, and groups in
12-County service area (Company car may be available for travel from office)
Compensation
Suwannee River AHEC seeks to hire the best and brightest. We offer competitive wages, which are
commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity
Suwannee River AHEC is an equal opportunity employer. Background and reference checks are conducted on
all prospective new hires.
Location
This is an office-based position. The office is in Alachua, Florida.
Application Process
To be considered for the position, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@srahec.org by Friday,
July 12th, 2024.
Employment type
Full-time
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