Community Education Coordinator I (Part-Time Position)

Community Education Coordinator I (Part-Time Position)

Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit, free-standing, community-based hospice offering Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro-East communities a range of services for people of all ages at the end of life. We have been providing compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families in their home or a home-like setting since 1981. Since that time, we have continued our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. Our reputation is a direct result of our desire to do more than what is required or expected. This can be seen in the passion and commitment of our employees and volunteers to provide excellent hospice care through all the services we provide. A career in hospice care at Hospice of Southern Illinois is a calling. Is it calling you? We are currently hiring for a part-time Community Education Coordinator I position that would be based out of our Marion, IL office. Here’s a short video about working for Hospice of Southern Illinois: https://youtu.be/IP4-5vZfjVI

Community Education Coordinator I Summary

• Position Summary: The Community Education Coordinator I establishes positive relationships with referral sources, enhances knowledge of the agency and its services in the community and among professional groups, and support the organizations attainment of strategic goals consistent with regulatory, and agency policies, procedures, and standards. Assists Community Education Manager with community and marketing activities in the service area. Liaison between referral sources and clinical team.  Collaborates with the Public Relations & Communications Specialist to ensure social media and print communications meets organizational mission and branding requirements.
• Schedule: 24 Hours Weekly/ 48 Hours Bi-Weekly. Flexible on days of the week and times. The schedule of three, eight hour days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday is preferred.
• Pay: $23.50 Hourly, Part-Time Non-Exempt Position
• Location: Will be based out of the Patient Services Office located at 204 North Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959. Will travel within all of the counties of our Marion office’s service area. This position has access to use the Company Vehicle for company related business. If the company car is not available for use, you would receive Mileage Reimbursement of .70 cents per mile for driving your personal vehicle.
• Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and is in compliance with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
• By applying, you are consenting to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position.
• Benefits and insurance offered include: paid-time off, extended illness benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, health, dental,  and vision insurance. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers for additional details.

• For further information about our company, to apply online or see detailed information about benefits, please visit hospice.org/careers.
• For any questions or concerns, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org .
• EOE

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in marketing or sales required.
• One year of experience in hospice preferred.

 Other Qualifications

• Reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to travel within the geographical boundaries of Hospice of Southern Illinois.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with digital marketing, public relations, social media, marketing and branding.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Team oriented with a creative, open and positive mindset.
• Physical Requirements: Performs repetitive tasks, exerts up to 50 lbs. force occasionally. Requires clarity of vision >20 inches
• Working Conditions: The Community Education Coordinator I spends approximately 70% of his/her time in the following settings: air-conditioned office buildings and 30% in an automobile. Both environments vary in exposure to excessive humidity and noise.  The position does have exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients, exposure to communicable diseases and exposure to traffic.

Essential Functions of the Community Education Coordinator I Position:

1. Effectively fosters collaborative and positive relationships through trust and attentive listening skills, which enhance the organization.
2. Proactively seeks out engagement opportunities with referral sources and community partners to continually grow relationships.  Ability to prioritize and effectively prioritize referral sources.
3. Demonstrates the ability to adapt communication and relationship-building strategies to meet the needs of diverse referral sources and community partners while serving as a liaison between referral sources and the Hospice of Southern Illinois team.
4. Effectively educate the community and referral sources on the benefits of hospice care while developing relationships with potential referral sources to increase awareness of Hospice of Southern Illinois and its services.
5. Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and efficiently.
6. Represents Hospice of Southern Illinois professionally while promoting the organization's mission, services, and values during community outreach activities, educational programs, and networking events.
7. Monitor community needs, referral trends, and educational opportunities within assigned territories, communicating observations and recommendations to the Community Education Manager.
8. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organization, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities.
9. Effectively uses the team approach, especially when problem solving and developing new marketing ideas to strengthen the organization.
10. Makes ethical decisions, acts with integrity, and consistently upholds the organization's mission, values, and standards.
11. Demonstrates emotional intelligence by managing emotions professionally, adapting to change, maintaining a positive attitude.
12. Foster collaborative working relationships through effective communication, teamwork, and professional conflict resolution.
13. Manage assigned responsibilities, prioritize workload effectively, and adapt to changing organizational and community needs.
14. Demonstrates the ability to balance and manage referral sources (including but not limited to: physician offices, LTCF, assisted living facilities and hospitals).
15. Demonstrates active listening skills to understand the needs of referral sources, community partners, patients, and families while responding professionally and appropriately.
16. Anticipates potential challenges and opportunities, proactively develops plans, and takes appropriate action.
17. Effectively presents information in a clear and concise manner.
18. Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources and collaborates with the Community Education Manager to develop effective, practical solutions that support departmental and organizational goals.
19. Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively and to consider how actions affect others, cultivating a team environment to establish, build, and maintain positive work relationships.
20. Demonstrates the ability to embrace change if the situation demands it, to manage stress, to choose a positive attitude, and to take initiative to make the necessary changes.
21. Accurately document outreach activities, referral contacts, and community engagement.
22. Demonstrates drive commitment, initiative, and optimism, which improve the organization.
23. Ability to support, demonstrate, and celebrate Hospice of Southern Illinois core values in daily practice.
24. Appropriately manages Paid Time Off per the guidelines set forth in the Employee Handbook and Benefits Manual.
25. Other duties as assigned. 

Insurance and Benefit Information

• Accrual of Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Medical Insurance. For part-time employees, HSI pays a portion of the employee and spouse/dependent’s medical insurance premiums.
• FLEX Spending/FSA for Traditional PPO Health Insurance Plans
• HSAs for High-Deductible Health Insurance Plans with an employer contribution
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match up to 4% of the employee's 5% contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program from Mine & Associates
• McKendree University 10% Tuition Discount
• SIUE 5% Tuition Discount
• Recruitment Referral Reward Program
• Discounts from select companies (auto, cellphone, etc.)
• Earn Burgundy Bucks which can be spent on items such as clothing and services in the Employee Portal
• Wellness Reimbursement of $200 annually for gym memberships, marathons, and weight loss programs

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