Community Liaison – Legacy of Hope – Hunstville Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Community Liaison•Legacy of Hope•Hunstville

Job ID:

16950

Facility:

Huntsville Area

Functional Area:

Health/Medical

Position Type:

Full Time

Relocation Provided:

No

Location:

Huntsville, AL

Department:

LOH-Overhead

Education Required:

Bachelors Degree

Experience Required:

1•3 Years

Position Description:

Schedule:

Shifts may vary

Location:

Huntsville, AL Area
Provides education to the community, churches and civic organizations on the process and importance of organ and tissue donation. Provides educational materials during health fairs and professional conferences so the community will have access to information. Actively identifies and develops new opportunities to educate the community on organ and tissue donation. Able to present information in formal and informal settings (public speaking). Displays good rapport and professionalism with all clients and audiences. Oversees volunteer program and assists with special events.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

Bachelor’s degree. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications required.

Preferred:

Degree in education/health education preferred. Experience and familiarity with medical terms and healthcare preferred. Experience with volunteers and previous teaching experience preferred.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION

Required:

Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.

Preferred:

None required.

TRAITS & SKILLS

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to:

(1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient and confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer’s perceived needs.
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