Community Outreach Coordinator
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Job Location:
Tinley Park, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 48000 - 51000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- 403(b) Match
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Serving thousands of individuals annually across south suburban Chicago CCSS operates with a commitment to inclusivity professionalism and community impact. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to join our team and support our mission to empower survivors.
The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Implement the agencys outreach plan targeting underserved and marginalized communities.
- Identify develop and maintain relationships with new agencies organizations and community partners.
- Oversee community outreach events presentations and activities to increase awareness of CCSS programs and services.
- Provide information and promotional materials in language-appropriate formats to reach diverse populations.
- Develop collaborations with staff and partners to address unique barriers survivors face in accessing services.
- Track outreach activities monitor service utilization and maintain accurate documentation of contacts and program impact.
- Conduct outreach and provide services to historically underserved or marginalized victims of violent crime.
- Coordinate outreach efforts with other agency advocates to maximize program reach.
Safe Start & DV Education Support:
- Serve as a secondary Safe Start presenter during peak school season.
- Fill in for the DV Education Coordinator as needed.
- Provide accurate and compassionate referrals to clients maintaining knowledge of local social service resources.
- Liaise with referral sources to strengthen awareness of Safe Start DV Education and Community Outreach programs.
- Represent CCSS at community events fairs and public speaking engagements to promote services and volunteer opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work Education Psychology or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in community outreach domestic violence or youth education programs.
- Strong communication organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and travel within the service area.
- Knowledge of social services and community resources preferred.
- Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally competent practices.
Top Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Health vision and dental insurance.
- Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays and sick leave.
- 403(b) retirement matching and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
Location:
This position is based in the south suburban Chicago area providing convenient access to schools community partners and local organizations. The location allows for easy travel within the agencys service area and engagement with underserved communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has been providing hope and services to victims of domestic violence for over 40 years through housing counseling advocacy outreach and prevention programs. We are a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. With a staff of more than 50 employees and a budget of over four million dollars the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicagos south suburban communities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.
