Community Outreach Coordinator
Full-time
Marshall, MO
Saline County
The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Outreach Coordinator supports the CHS mission by seeking, creating and maintaining connections with
organizations and businesses within the community to partner with CHS in providing opportunities for individuals
supported in the Community Support Services program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Community Outreach Coordinator, you will:
- Publicly represent CHS by building relationships within the community; developing opportunities to partner with community businesses and services in activities and projects; serving within the community as a representative of the CHS organization and mission; representing the organization at public, social and business events, including participating as a member of the Chamber of Commerce; advocating for inclusion; and supporting accessibility, and other rights of the Individuals we support
- Promote awareness of Community Support Services programs by giving presentations in the community; writing articles for local publications to promote CHS, highlight our work, and reflect our mission and values; engaging the community through email and social media; and participating in interviews, and other media opportunities, all in collaboration with the Outreach and Communications department
- Lead community participation and integration by communicating with and supporting the choices of Individuals in the types of community activities they are most interested in, and recording the same for future plans; leveraging community knowledge, partnerships and other relationships to create unique opportunities for Individuals’ participation in community events and activities to further growth in personal and ISP identified goals; planning and preparing for community outings, ensuring that all necessary tools, including transportation and supplies, are available and ready to maximize the success of activities which connect Individuals with their community and with one another.; working overtime and/or outside of regular program hours, when necessary, to lead, supervise or support after-hours activities; developing and maintaining an activity calendar to support variety, and an efficient and orderly utilization of time and other resources; and communicating with Individuals and staff in after-action reviews to identify and remove barriers to future success
- Support Individuals in achieving greater outcomes by designing individualized programs and implementation strategies; consulting with caregivers, and conducting professional observation and assessments; advocating for Individuals by locating and accessing services and supports; engaging in continuous learning about the issues facing our industry and the Individuals we support, on a local, state, and national level; and proactively providing direct instructions in the implementation of specialized programs to enhance self-direction, independent living skills, community integration, social, leisure and recreational skills
- Promote interdepartmental harmony by working with Community Living (CL), Family & Community Supports (FCS), Employment Services (ES)and other ID/D related service lines to develop knowledge, increase cohesion, and support positive change in policies, procedures, and other departmental and interdepartmental practices; and by participating in cross-departmental committees or projects when possible
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and
responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions, and meet physical requirements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Accountability
- Attention to detail
- Courtesy and friendliness
- Ethical behavior and decision making
- Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility supportive
- Initiative
- Organizational skills
- Positivity with a collaborative attitude
- Professional and courteous business communication
- Stress management
- Time management with ability to meet deadlines
COMPETENCIES
- Able to follow directions
- Capable of learning proprietary systems quickly, experience in ATS, HRIS/EIS systems a plus
- Capable of qualifying, testing, commissioning and bonding as a Registered Notary Public, if requested
- Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Outlook, is a plus)
- Learning-focused
- Organized
- Result-oriented
- Person-centered
- Policy-supportive
- Reliable with a sense of urgency
- Respectful and professional in communications
- Welcoming in attitude
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)
- Experience working in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
- Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred.
REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
- Reliable form of communication
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer greater than 50 lbs. (an adult human being) regularly, including the ability to safely assist an adult human being to the ground to perform CPR
- Continuous ability to push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure consistently over extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR, as defined by the American Heart Association
- Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods, as per requirements of performing CPR
- Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push or pull, sit or stand repetitively and for long intermittent periods
- Type on a keyboard for extended periods, and view a computer or other electronic screen for intermittent periods
- Walk and/or stand for extended periods
- Drive distances of 200 + miles, as needed
BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details
EEO STATEMENT
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.
