Outreach and Education Specialist
Hillcrest Family Services
1 Positions
ID: 554159779
Posted On 12/10/2025
Refreshed On 09/15/2026
Job Overview
Responsibilities
The Outreach and Education Specialist leads community engagement, partnership development, and public health education efforts for the Hepatitis C (HCV) Elimination Initiative. This role enhances community awareness of HCV, promotes screening and treatment, strengthens relationships with service providers, and coordinates events to reach individuals at elevated risk for infectious disease, including but not limited to people who use drugs. The Specialist collaborates with community partners, delivers presentations, and supports linkage-to-care pathways to ensure timely access to HCV screening and treatment services. In addition, you will:
Lead all community outreach activities for the HCV Elimination Initiative, including engagement with high-risk populations and underserved communities.
Build and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, shelters, recovery programs, correctional facilities, treatment providers, and local health departments.
Organize, coordinate, and attend outreach events, health fairs, screening days, and community education activities promoting HCV testing and treatment.
Conduct group presentations, workshops, and educational sessions on HCV prevention, transmission, harm reduction, and available treatment options.
Promote HCV, HIV, and STI screening opportunities across the service region, including through social marketing and community networks.
Assist in creating educational materials, outreach campaigns, and culturally responsive resources tailored to diverse audiences.
Coordinate with clinical and peer support staff to ensure timely linkage to HCV testing and treatment providers.
Support data collection, activity logs, partner engagement tracking, and reporting as required by the grant.
Represent Hillcrest Family Services at coalition meetings, community planning groups, and regional public health initiatives.
Travel within the designated grant service area to conduct outreach and maintain community relationships.
Otherdutiesasassigned.
Requirements
Education:
Highschooldiplomaorequivalencyrequired.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in public health, social services, communications, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of HCV and understanding of disproportionately impacted/high risk population.
Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(Word,Excel,Outlook,etc.)
Benefits
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:
Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
10 paid holidays
80 hours sick time
2 wellness days
Staff development and training
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
Employer paid CEU's through Relias
PerkSpot- employee discount program
Employee assistance program
Advancement opportunities
About the Organization
Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.
* COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required
Primary Contact
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Human Resources
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563-557-8211
Phone
Phone
Phone
563-207-5051
Fax
humanresources@hillcrest-fs.org
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Job Details
Categories
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Clerical/Office Administration
Graphic Design/Social Media
Human and Social Services
Information Technology/Telecommunications
Retail Sales
Sales/Service
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Company ID
1066
Job REQ #
554159779
# Positions
1
Start Date
20251210
End Date
20261015
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About the Company
Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.
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