Bilingual Outreach Specialist

Position: Bilingual Outreach Specialist

Hours/weekly: 40 hours weekly/with full benefits

Supervised by: Outreach Director

Location: Lane County (Cottage Grove home office)

Starting salary range: $24-$26/HR

Overview

Responsibilities for Outreach Specialist

1. Participate in multi-disciplinary planning with each ODHS-referred family; work in collaboration with
team members and other professionals involved with the family.
2. Accept and initiate contact within 24 hours for all referrals made by ODHS Family Coaches and the
community, and make face-to-face contact with family within one week of the referral.
3. Maintain frequent oral and written contact with community partners, discussing as appropriate all
accomplishments and any concerns regarding progress, and document accordingly.
4. Provide comprehensive bi-weekly in-person outreach services ranging from home visits to community
support to assist families to achieve identified goals and access relevant community services.
5. Provide in home parent education.
6. Schedule an Intake with the family, considering the cultural and socio-economic background and
complete Intake documentation.
7. Work with the family to set family goals, completing and managing all documentation and the client file
in accordance with Family Relief Nursery Case Management and ODHS requirements8. Participate in periodic Steering Committee with ODHS, client/s, Early Learning Division, other
community based organizations to support planning and implementation.
9. Attend and/or facilitate Core Team meetings to review family and providers goals.
10. Participate in ODHS meetings regarding family when necessary.
11. May be some evenings and weekends depending on the family’s needs.
12. Complete all outcome data requirements, forms, and reports requested by ODHS & the Relief Nursery.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by ODHS and/or Family Relief Nursery supervisors

Minimum Qualifications

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meetevery one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the bestcandidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are
interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

1. Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in early childhood education, social work or a
related field; or, 2 years of early childhood experience.
2. Ability to exercise discretion, take initiative and respond effectively to emergent/crisis situations.
3. Organizational skills and professional judgment; dependability, flexibility and emotional stability.
4. Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards.
5. Exhibit dependability, punctuality, and strong time management skills.
6. Basic knowledge of child maltreatment indicators and prevention of abuse; must attend or have record of recent training of mandatory reporting.
7. Attend and participate in required supervision, staff meetings, trainings and support parent leadership meetings.
8. Must have reliable transportation and maintain valid Oregon Driver’s License; acceptable driving record/ and additional insurance coverage.
9. Assist families in accessing community resources by providing transportation and/or accompanying them to agencies for support and advocacy.
10. Participate on committees and at meetings to represent the Relief Nursery and to develop collaborative partnerships with other community providers.
11. Attend trainings, workshops and conferences for professional development; perform additional duties upon request.
12. Ability to comply with all reporting, legal and meeting requirements as per contract.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Home visiting experience of 2 years.
2. Step 8 or above in ORO
3. Experience and knowledge of Black /African American and/or Native American families.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
2. Complete all data and reports in a timely manner.
3. Skill in adapting and working effectively under pressure with a positive attitude and personal balance.
4. Ability to relate tactfully, confidently and nonjudgmentally with parents, children, community partners and
staff of diverse backgrounds.
5. Skill in problem solving and developing creative approaches; working independently and as a team member.
6. Knowledge of community resources, child development, parent-child relationships, parenting models and
intervention techniques with families.
7. Maintain documentation of contacts through completion of forms, data entry and monthly tracking reports.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26