Community Outreach Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases

Community Outreach Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases Posting Number req26420 Department Medicine Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu/deptmedicine Location Tucson Campus Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights The Community Outreach Assistant (II) will play a vital role by assisting the Wellness Manager of the Petersen HIV Clinics to help vulnerable patients to link to needed community resources. The Community Outreach Assistant will help identify community-based interventions and resources to assist a diverse patient population facing medical and psychosocial needs around southern Arizona. The Community Outreach Assistant will help to maintain project data entry and resource library. The position responsibilities are routine in nature and will receive guidance especially for new tasks as well as ongoing support daily. This is a part time position that may end 5/31/2027.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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• Under supervision of the Wellness Manager, help patients access community resources by identifying appropriate services and providing necessary referrals. Ensure that patients receive the support they need by connecting them with relevant external programs and services.
• Participate in care planning and follow-up activities through in-person, virtual, and phone interactions with patients. Provide administrative support during these sessions by assisting with scheduling, documentation, and coordination efforts to facilitate effective care and resource utilization.
• Provide targeted data collection and monitoring of behavioral health referrals to improve Petersen HIV Clinics retention and viral load suppression rates for patients reporting behavioral health conditions.
• Assist the Wellness Manager to outreach to current and new resources in the southern Arizona communities to forge partnerships with behavioral health agencies to promote health equity and care coordination for patients.
• Organize partner meetings to review partnership needs and service updates, i.e., meet and greet, phone call or virtual meeting.
• Assist the Associate Director in the pursuit of formal agreements with collaborations i.e., letters of agreement or MOUs.
• Maintain resource guide for Petersen HIV Clinics staff and patients that identify behavioral health support services and other resources within Petersen HIV Clinics'' service area.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current ASU MSW student.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 15 Job FTE .375 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $16.50-$20.63 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 3 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level OC2 Job Family Cmty Outreach Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date 5/31/2027 Contact Information for Candidates Gerry Flores, gflores007@arizona.edu Open Date 7/1/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the qualifications.

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