Career Exploration Coordinator for the Medical Mentorship Program

Full

Northeast Pennsylvania

Outreach Coordinator

Career Exploration is crucial to encourage students from underrepresented groups to consider professions in health care. This position will coordinate a robust, hands on program to lead those students from low-income and potential first generation college students to consider a career in health.

This coordinator will work with community partners and post-secondary institutions to develop and present a curriculum to explore health careers.

The major duties of this position are to coordinate a Health Careers Exploration Program using local resources to provide presentations that are hands-on and meaningful. This position also requires the collaboration and coordination with community members and education institutions.

EOC of PA exists to advance the education of those who are low-income and potential first-generation college student. Engagement of students in our Target Schools is crucial to the success of our Programs.

1. Organize numerous activities as part of the Medical Mentorship Program.
2. Coordinate all aspects of this program that is offered in both agency TRIO Programs (EOC & Talent Search)
3. Create registration forms in online format
4. Provide program support as outlined in the current program grant in all areas of programming
5. Recruit participants as outlined by the Department of Education TRIO guidelines.
6. Work with Medical and college students to provide presentations to participants on zoom and in person
7. Track registrations and notify participants of schedules
8. Maintain tracking system for supplies needed for Career Exploration Program.
9. Conduct presentations in schools, referral partners and on zoom and present when comfort level is achieved.
10. Professionally represent the agency at public forums.

Self-Starter

Able to build strong relationships

Comfort speaking with others, individually or in groups

Community engagement/outreach skills

Group facilitation skills

Able to communicate effectively with individuals or diverse backgrounds and identities

Skill with Microsoft Office or other software for a variety of data processing operations involving a range of problem solving, record keeping, correspondence, and service tracking options.

Computer knowledge is required with understanding of virtual presentation software such as Zoom.

 

The member uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently

The supervisor assigns service activities in terms of project objectives and basic priorities and is available for consultation in resolving controversial issues.

The member independently plans and carries out the projects and selects the approaches and methods to be used in solving problems

Completed projects are reviewed very generally to determine that objectives have been met and are in compliance with policies and regulations.

Written and oral guides provide specific instructions for doing service

Detailed guidelines exist, including regulations and directives, handbooks, precedents, industry standards, and files of previous projects

The facts or conditions of the service position are clear cut, predictable, and apply directly to the assignment

Office hours are typically between 9 to 5.  LUNCH HOUR DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS WORKING HOURS.
However, evening hours and weekend hours are possible.