Austin Job Opportunities with American Cancer Society
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One hundred years ago, the American Cancer Society (ACS) began the fight of a lifetime – the fight against cancer. After 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays, ACS leads the way in working tirelessly to transform cancer from deadly to treatable and from treatable to preventable. Below are two postings to apply for with the American Cancer Society.
Cancer Information Specialist:
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As a Cancer Information Specialist your primary role is to empower cancer patients, their families, caregivers and health professionals through supportive discussion and the delivery of high quality cancer related information. The CIS conducts an evaluation of stated and implied needs to further enhance the patient’s ability to increase decision making and patient activation. The CIS assesses psycho-social stress and addresses opportunities for improving emotional needs throughout the cancer journey. The CIS further matches national and local resource support leading to improved quality of life in the areas of prevention, detection, ‘diagnosis and treatment’ to survivorship. ACS patient programs are matched to patient’s needs and offered as additional support. Inquiries are answered by telephone, email and chat. The CIS demonstrates exceptional relationship- building skills to increases loyalty between callers and the American Cancer Society, as well as other arms of the organization.
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Health Related field preferred.
- Two years professional experience preferred.
- Exposure to medical terminology, social services, and non-profit health organizations preferred.
Save Lives. Fulfill Yours.
Apply today and start using your skills to literally end the fight against Cancer as a Cancer Information Specialist at the American Cancer Society!
Bilingual Cancer Information Specialist:
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As a Bilingual Cancer Information Specialist your primary role is to empower cancer patients, their families, caregivers and health professionals through supportive discussion and the delivery of high quality cancer related information. The CIS conducts an evaluation of stated and implied needs to further enhance the patient’s ability to increase decision making and patient activation. The CIS assesses psycho-social stress and addresses opportunities for improving emotional needs throughout the cancer journey. The CIS further matches national and local resource support leading to improved quality of life in the areas of prevention, detection, ‘diagnosis and treatment’ to survivorship. ACS patient programs are matched to patient’s needs and offered as additional support. Inquiries are answered by telephone, email and chat. The CIS demonstrates exceptional relationship- building skills to increases loyalty between callers and the American Cancer Society, as well as other arms of the organization.
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Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree
- Bilingual (Fluent in English and Spanish)
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Health Related field
- Two years professional experience
- Exposure to medical terminology, social services, and non-profit health organizations desirable.
Save Lives. Fulfill Yours.
Apply today and start using your bilingual skills to literally end the fight against Cancer as a Bilingual Cancer Information Specialist at the American Cancer Society!
ACS is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBT community, veterans, and people with disabilities.
