What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Specialist position at Community Services for Children?
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Community Services for Children is looking for a Community Outreach Specialist to join the Community Initiatives and Advancement team. The Community Outreach Specialist provides friendly support and community resources to families of young children seeking to enhance their children’s healthy development. This role is part-time and requires a high degree of flexibility. If you are highly motivated and thrive in an autonomous work environment, this could be the role for you.
Work Environment:
We are a large, well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected numerous times as a Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education. At CSC, we live our values of excellence, integrity, and connection. We work together to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning – and life! Our culture encourages a growth mindset and promotes work/life balance - offering generous paid time off packages and comprehensive benefits. Newly hired staff members will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide effective customer service and community resources to families of young children seeking information and support that will enhance their children’s healthy development; Specifically in Census Tracts 18 & 20 in Allentown to build relationships with families and ensure they have access to high quality early learning, health, and other family services
- Complete the Flourishing Neighborhood Index Surveys with residents in census tracts 18 & 20 in Allentown to better understand the needs of the neighborhood and community members
- Assist with the Uplift After-School Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 330pm-6pm. This includes but is not limited to- helping to create curriculum/activities, managing food, and attending the program
- Accomplish program processes in a timely manner, maintain stated timelines, and update status elements to ensure compliance with regulations and performance standards
- Attend various community meetings as needed or in the absence of Assistant Director of Community Initiatives
- Participate in community outreach to promote Community Services for Children and Families First in Franklin Park, including attending weekly outreach at health clinics and other community events
- Assist the Community Initiatives and Advancement Department with events- Project Child Forums, Golf Tournament, Wellness and Safety Fair, Employee Appreciation Event, and our Annual Donley Awards and Gala
- Assist CIA team with occasional administrative tasks as needed
Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work, Human Services, Early Learning, or related field
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Proficient with using databases, software, record tracking systems, and other technology
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated competency in customer service
- Valid driver’s license and full-time use of vehicle
- Ability to walk stairs, lift and carry 25 pounds to assist children as needed, and to move equipment and materials
Benefits:
- 25-28 hours per week
- Paid leave for sick and personal days
- Paid holidays
Pay Rate: 19.80/hr
Hours per week: 25-28
Weeks per year: 52
Salary : $20
