Outreach Specialist-CC533602

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensure significant bilingual outreach and engagement of target population through building and sustaining strong community partnerships and networks. This is a full-time 40-hour week hourly position utilizing a flex schedule. Moderate degree of travel in community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Conduct community outreach activities aimed at target population through the distribution of materials and information via presentations at local organizations including natural gathering sites places of worship and other community-based programs.
• Identify new community partners and market upcoming events and community-based activities.
• Support client satisfaction surveys to identify program strengths and areas to improve. Provide feedback to multidisciplinary team based on client observations and interactions.
• Assist program participants with accessing needed community services (housing medical vocational food clothing etc.) through network development referral and follow up.
• Accompany participants to appointments as appropriate.
• Actively participate as integral part of the CCBHC multidisciplinary team including family care planning and collaboration.
• Perform basic accountability tasks include compiling and maintaining all necessary records and assist administrative staff in collection of information for program effectiveness.
• Participate in all trainings for the Whole Family Health Model.
• And other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Establish and maintain productive relationships with diverse community members.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Work with people in a caring and respectful manner with respect for cultural diversity.
• Continually learn and apply knowledge.
• Function as an effective team member.
• Prepare accurate and timely documentation reports and other written material as assigned.
• Work independently and conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures
• Demonstrated commitment of the value of diversity equity and inclusion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

2 years experience in outreach and fieldwork in the behavioral health field. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual strongly encouraged.

Required Experience:

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