South Side Thrive Parsons Avenue Community Outreach Specialist

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event) The Community Outreach Specialist will maintain a regular and visible presence along Parsons Avenue and conducts street outreach with individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness provides people with support and connection to resources needed engages with local nonprofits and businesses and conducts regular litter pick-up and general clean-up of the Parsons Avenue corridor.

Essential Functions:

• Develops outreach strategies to engage with target audiences.
• Collaborates with team members to create outreach materials.
• Conducts outreach activities to promote programs or services.
• Supports target population in connecting to available programs or services.
• Analyzes outreach data to measure effectiveness of campaigns.
• Builds relationships with community partners to expand outreach efforts.
• Represents the organization at events to increase visibility and awareness.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors Degree in a health or social services related field or equivalent experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills:

• Proficiency with written summaries and documentation.
• Working knowledge of child health care and community issues.
• Proficiency personal computers databases and word processing software.
• Effective customer service verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with contacts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in a community-based setting in areas such as health care social service or community service required.
• Experience in collaborative program development preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Flexing/extending of neck Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Color vision Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Depth perception Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Peripheral vision Sitting Squat/kneel Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Computer skills Decision Making Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving Seeing Far/near

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet