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The Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) Cancer Control (CC) Program seeks a full-time liaison with community outreach and engagement experience.. This Community Liaison for Cancer Control with work with a wide range of CC investigators, across all themes, to meet Program goals: to conduct relevant, community-responsive, accessible, and inclusive research of individuals throughout the entire catchment area.. This Community Liaison is not to directly recruit participants for CC research studies, whether clinical trials or other.. This Community Liaison is not intended to directly recruit participants for CC research studies, whether clinical trials or other, but will rather act as an ambassador for CC research, providing information on ongoing studies and offering referral information as requested.. (Essential: 15%) Travels, when applicable, to federally qualified health clinics, other medical clinics, churches, community events, and other community outreach sites to represent Cancer Control science, educate community residents and patients on the science of clinical trials, and evaluate needs of the community.

community liaison

Job Description Summary The Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) Cancer Control (CC) Program seeks a full-time liaison with community outreach and engagement experience. The Community Liaison for Cancer Control will report to the Program Leaders for Cancer Control: Drs. Matthew Carpenter and Ashish Deshmukh, but will also work closely with the HCC Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, led by Dr. Marvella Ford. The Community Liaison will help facilitate bi-directional community input for ongoing and emergent CC research, coordinate community health education and outreach efforts, serve as a link between medically underserved communities and programs across South Carolina (the HCC catchment area), evaluate collaborations, including identifying new potential relationships, and assess how to improve communication. The Cancer Control Program consists of 40 full members and many affiliate members, across a wide range of disciplines, expertise, and administrative departments across the Medical University of South Carolina. Program themes include a strong focus on 1) tobacco use and cessation, 2) cancer health disparities, 3) screening and early detection, and 4) cancer survivorship. This Community Liaison for Cancer Control with work with a wide range of CC investigators, across all themes, to meet Program goals: to conduct relevant, community-responsive, accessible, and inclusive research of individuals throughout the entire catchment area. This Community Liaison is not to directly recruit participants for CC research studies, whether clinical trials or other. The Liaison will act as an ambassador for CC research, providing bi-directional engagement on research studies and offering referral information as requested. There is an expectation that the Community Liaison maintains current knowledge of existing CC research studies, which may involve individual discussions with separate CC investigators to identify their unique challenges and opportunities for improved community involvement. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center CC001331 HCC Administration CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-06 Pay Range $45,530 - $64,885 - $84,241 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description With a focus on empowering the community to develop and sustain lifestyle habits to prevent illness, manage chronic diseases, and promote health and well-being, responsibilities include: (Essential: 15%) Consult regularly with CC and COE faculty and staff to provide updates and develop strategies for optimizing community outreach and engagement within and among underserved communities throughout the catchment area (South Carolina). This Community Liaison is not intended to directly recruit participants for CC research studies, whether clinical trials or other, but will rather act as an ambassador for CC research, providing information on ongoing studies and offering referral information as requested. There is an expectation that the Community Liaison maintains current knowledge of existing CC research studies, including meeting with separate CC investigators to identify their unique challenges and opportunities for improved community involvement. (Essential: 15%) Prepares and maintains an up-to-date summary of the research portfolio across Cancer Control (which may include professional brochures, PowerPoint presentations, or 1pg study summaries), particularly those studies that involve clinical trials. The Liaison will have deep knowledge of all active studies within Cancer Control (15-25 open at any one time). (Essential: 15%) Travels, when applicable, to federally qualified health clinics, other medical clinics, churches, community events, and other community outreach sites to represent Cancer Control science, educate community residents and patients on the science of clinical trials, and evaluate needs of the community. (Essential: 10%) Establish relationships with counterparts within community (non-profits, patient/survivor advocacy), religious organizations and other healthcare organizations (including FQHCs and free clinics) to help expand outreach efforts. (Essential: 10%) Coordinates with other COE members, outside of Cancer Control, to provide overviews (through professional brochures, PowerPoint presentations, or 1pg summaries) of Cancer Control studies. (Essential: 5%) Evaluate and understand the needs of community members in the catchment area related to healthy behaviors or cancer prevention (Essential: 5%) Identify opportunities for cancer control members to serve community members in catchment area including presentations that link research and community leaders (Essential: 5%) Provides support for Cancer Control research retreats as they pertain to community stakeholders (Essential: 5%) Works with study personnel to monitor metrics of study accrual at each milestone (screening, consent, enrollment, retention), to assess any potential biases that inhibit study enrollment (e.g., if any demographic subgroups differentially respond at any step of the study enrollment process). (Essential: 5%) Independently manage the scheduling of one-on-one and group-based health and wellness coaching sessions within clinical practice and research studies. (Essential: 5%) Evaluate study materials used to support education and training programs. (Essential: 5%) Participate in regular team meetings and peer activities. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a related field</li><li>Two (2) or more years of relevant experience </li><li>Experience working with underserved communities</li><li>The ability to work in a thorough but efficient manner</li><li>Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. </li><li>Demonstrates ability to collaborate with health care, research, and community leaders in a positive and professional manner </li></ul>Required License, Certificate or Registrations: None required. Additional Duties And Responsibilities Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to walk. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to kneel. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat. (Infrequent) Ability to reach. (Frequent) Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to move objects from floor level to 36 inches height weighing to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to move from height of 36” to floor objects weighing to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects nearby or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift Disclosure: The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need. Job Competencies: The Job Competencies section is not included in the overall score. However, if the care team member receives a rating of “Does Not Meet Requirements” in this section, he/she will not be eligible for a performance increase for the year. Maintain timely completion of job competencies including but not limited to organizational mandatory competencies, job/population specific competencies and participation in mandatory town hall meetings. Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two years relevant program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. 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