Community Outreach Educator

SUMMARY: Create public awareness throughout the community on vision loss, preventative measures, and services that can assist those with vision loss.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend designated events to educate the public on prevention and blindness services.
• Provide content for marketing/public relations publications and assist with distribution.
• Provide reports following PAB guidelines and including all information in CRM.
• Organize and provide vision screenings to various age groups.
• Create and provide age-appropriate eye health and vison loss prevention educational programs.
• Coordinate and oversee the Functional Vision Clinic
• Create and execute interactive trainings to businesses, civic groups, schools, or interested parties to promote understanding of vision loss and blindness.
• Must stay up to date on current statistics and recommendations for basic eye health and safety.
• Communicate with visually impaired coworkers and clients to obtain relevant information for programs.
• Have basic knowledge about current low vision resources, adaptive aids, and devices.
• Coordinate with Programs and Services Director for assistance with programming
• Some evening/weekend hours required.
• Job duties carried out onsite at NCSS facility or approved NCSS remote office location.
• The ability to work in a state of alertness and safe manner
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs & Services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication, written and verbal, and organizational skills.
• Clean driving record with current PA State Driver’s license, PA State Criminal History, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearances, and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Able to promote agency programs, services, and assist in and funding development through community outreach initiatives.
• Task and results oriented with the ability to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and website development.
• Able to work well with both adults and children, cultivating new opportunities with referral sources, community providers and groups.
• Possesses a strong understanding of basic eye health, hygiene, and safety.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree with a major in human services, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in public relations or related field.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats.

· Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

· Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Personal computer operation including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

· Demonstrated ability to actively participate and perform in a team-oriented environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job including:

· Ability to sit, stand, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform these functions.

REQUIRED ATTIRE & UNIFORM: Business Casual to include NCSS, Inc. branded shirt with closed-toed shoes. All clothing should be in good condition, with no rips, tears, or fraying. No jeans unless otherwise approved by the President/CEO.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Well-lit. Barrier-free. Clean. Safety-conscious. Low to moderate noise. Easily accessible to persons with disabilities. ADA Compliant. Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working directly with individuals with blindness/visual impairments?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Williamsport, PA 17701 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,000