Community Outreach Internship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days
Summary:
FLSA STATUS: ☒ Exempt ☐ Non-Exempt
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.
VISION:
Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the leadership of the Senior VP of Education and Career Development, the Director High School and Community Outreach Programs will be responsible for managing logistics, communications, and administrative duties to ensure the seamless operation of high school and community outreach programs, including the Leader in the Advancement of Science, Education, and Research (LASER) program and the Junior Clinical Research (JRC) Internships.
The Director of High School and Community Outreach Programs actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods for providing professional development, enhancing mentorship and fostering student success.
The Director of High School and Community Outreach Programs will promote the facility's mission, vision, and values by integrating them within program standards and practices. They will actively contribute to the success of the LASER and JRC programs while ensuring their alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Services, Public Health or related field, required.
• Master's degree in Education, Health Services, Public Health or related field, preferred.
• Experience in education, project coordination, community outreach, and/or project management, with a proven track record of strategic planning and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in budget management, resource allocation, and financial planning for educational programs.
• Experience in developing partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions, community organizations, and industry stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational programming and workforce development initiatives.
• Visionary mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and advancing healthcare education.
• Deep understanding of educational programs and mentorship initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in writing and editing reports and other materials in the training and development.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Understanding of industry best practices
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Requires reasoning ability, good independent judgment and a high degree of competency.
• Requires good communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills are a must.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategic Program Development through building new opportunities for the community.
• Grant Acquisition and Management.
• Partnership Expansion with ISD's and other educational facilities.
• Operational growth of 30+ major events.
• Audience Expansion by increasing the population impacted through the community.
• Visibility & External Representation through webinars, national and local.
• Plan and execute the Leader in the Advancement of Science, Education, and Research (LASER) Program and the Junior Clinical Research (JRC) Internships.
• Oversee mentorship and curriculum development for the LASER and JRC students.
• Collaborate with academic institutions and external partners to promote research, innovation, and best practices in healthcare education.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with school districts and community organizations to support professional development and student success.
• Represent the health system at educational conferences, school district events, and community forums to promote educational excellence and programming.
• Manage budgetary and resource allocation for the high school and community outreach programs.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and quality improvement initiatives to measure the impact and effectiveness of the educational programs.
• Work alongside with the Directors of Education and Professional Development to develop strategies for fundraising and distribution of grant funds for educational initiatives and research projects.
• Develop a vision for the growth of the high school and community outreach programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align educational strategies with organizational goals and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned
LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES:
(Chain-of-command)
1. Senior Manager of High School and Community Outreach Programs → 2. Senior VP of Education and Career Development
Other information:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.
AGE SPECIFIC:
Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):
A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.
The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:
Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
Yes
Kneeling
Yes
Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
Yes
Walking
Yes
Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
Yes
Standing/Squatting
Yes
Straight pulling
Yes
Sitting
Yes
Pulling hand over hand
Yes
Pushing
Yes
Repeated bending
Yes
Stooping/Bending
Yes
Reaching above shoulder
Yes
Climbing Stairs
Yes
Simple grasping
Yes
Climbing Ladders
No
Dual simultaneous grasping
Yes
Depth Perceptions needed
Yes
Ability to see
Yes
Identify Colors
Yes
Operating office equipment
Yes
Twisting
Yes
Operating mechanical equipment
Yes
Crawling
No
Ability to read and write
Yes
Ability to Count
Yes
Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
Yes
Operating Personal Vehicle
Yes
Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
Yes
Other: Ability to deal with stress
Yes
OSHA Category
III
B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.
C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.
D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW
Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3
Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3
Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2
Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2
Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3
Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2
Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3
Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3
Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3
Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3
Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3
I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.
If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.
Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________
Transfer/Hire Date Effective: ________________________.