[Hiring] Regional Community Outreach Specialist - Psychiatry @The Ohio State University

Role Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health SOAR (State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience) Study is seeking a Regional Community Engagement Specialist to assist in the implementation of a Community Awareness, Outreach and Engagement Plan across regions in the State of Ohio. The overall goal of this initiative is to seek to understand root causes of mental illness, persistent distress and drug addiction and abuse in an effort to identify modifiable risk factors to promote resilience.

The Regional Community Engagement Specialist is the primary contact and serves as the person responsible for managing all regional SOAR Awareness, Outreach and Engagement activities; facilitating the SOAR initiative within the community as well as with partner sites. This includes:

• Identifying and meeting with potential collaborators
• Scheduling and attending community events
• Preparing materials for speaking engagements for investigators
• Assisting with recruitment activities such as updates for the website, social media, and advertisements
• Coordinating with other community regional engagement liaisons within partner sites and their communities, including students and volunteers from SOAR Academic Partners
• Facilitating organizational and community discussions around the project
• Assisting research staff to engage community stakeholders and members in discussions related to the project and its implementation

A successful candidate will be skilled in developing strong relationships, community engagement, and facilitation. The position involves a minimum of 75% in-state travel and requires evenings and weekends. A valid Ohio Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to use for statewide travel are necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of experience working in an organization that conducts community-based projects required
• Experience developing and implementing marketing, outreach, recruitment, or promotional strategies to engage diverse community members and stakeholders is preferred
• Master's degree in field related to social science research preferred

Requirements

• Strong communication, interpersonal and outreach skills
• Experience working successfully with local community partners
• Familiarity with local culture
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to use for statewide travel
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Company Description

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.