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Outreach Specialist - Talent Pool

Civic Heart Community Services • Full-time • Houston, Texas • 44m ago

Job Details

Entry

Full Time

High School

$35000.00 - $45000.00 Salary/year

Nonprofit - Social Services

Outreach Specialist

The Outreach Specialist coordinates initiatives to develop awareness, health promotion, and mobilize communities using resources. The Outreach Specialist also administers organizational programs aimed at addressing the needs of the surrounding area, develops relationships with community leaders, and serves as the organization's liaison with various stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

develop outreach and educational programs tailored for the community being served, complete training for topic expertise and collaborative research
participate in planning, piloting, and implementation of community outreach strategies
provides information and referral to program participants community residents, and stakeholders
develop technological strategies for mobilizing community
compile statistics and maintains records of program participants
conduct targeted outreach to the community, families, and other stakeholders under the direction of the Program Coordinator
work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and/or designee to develop outreach strategies
formulate, direct, and coordinate program outreach activities and policies to promote health awareness and community resources
inform the community about the goals and objectives of health promotion, healthy choices, and health outcomes for program
conduct promotional events and campaigns designed to recruit program participants
plan and facilitate meetings for Community Advisory Board and/or stakeholders
participate in evaluation activities
perform other duties as assigned

Professional Behavior

Display professional behavior and appearance in accordance with agency policy
handle difficult situations in a discreet manner
maintain attendance within limits of agency guidelines
maintain confidentiality of client information

Qualifications

The requirements for the Outreach Specialist position are:

experience in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication
knowledgeable of health and human service agencies in the community as well as the services provided by those agencies
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, health and human service agencies, and the general public
proficient in the use of computer software, with special emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
self-directed and capable of completing projects on time.
strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in diverse community groups
reliable transportation and clean driving record
ability to successfully complete a background check (fingerprint) and drug screen