Info Origin Inc. · 2 days ago
Community Outreach Specialist
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Responsibilities
Be knowledgeable of community service programs and resources, behavioral health care, specialized children services, and education/training opportunities.
Promote and support Maternal and Child Health by attending conferences, expos, community events, and other networking opportunities that bring awareness to the program initiatives.
Communicate effectively with families in the community and agency partners to ensure all needs are met, linking them to the MCH program initiatives.
Network with organizations and exhibitors at all conferences, expos, and health fair events.
Participate in community committees as well as assist colleagues as needed.
Participate in the development and preservation of program initiatives and other state activities.
Work across the MCH Division with outreach efforts.
Establish partnerships with social service agencies, including, but not limited to, WIC, hospitals, Healthy Families, Child Care Resource and Referral, Head Start, Early Head Start, NICUs, childcare providers and other providers within the Maternal and Child Health population.
Identify Point of Contacts to community resources and maintain updated contact information in Excel spreadsheet
Prepare and distribute MCH informational and promotional materials to providers that serve the MCH population throughout the state upon receiving requests from providers.
Assist in preparing and updating presentations to deliver to community organizations.
Assist or act as a substitute for the Community Outreach and Education Supervisor in work group meetings and/or monthly meetings that increase awareness to MCH program initiatives.
Contribute to maintaining and assisting with publishing content that promotes and enhances maternal and child health.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any field of study related to human services, social services or early childhood education.
Experience and interest in working with children and families.
Valid Indiana Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout the state of Indiana.
Maintain a flexible daily schedule and be available during non-traditional work hours and days.
Willing to work evenings, and weekends.
Remote position requires ALL TRAVEL to events, expos, conferences, etc.
Minimum one year of coordinating experience and outreach efforts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Exemplary customer service skills in dealing with the public.
Proven leadership ability and experience working in the community with social service agencies.
Knowledge of community programs and resources available throughout the State.
Knowledge of Indiana Medicaid health insurance policies.
Ability to work as a team member and take direction, as well as the ability to take responsibility and make decisions.
Excellent office skills and computer knowledge.
Able to read, write and speak English. Able to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
Ability to comprehend oral and written directions, express ideas clearly and convey information.
Able to handle multiple tasks and projects with limited direct supervision.
Must be motivated to independently initiate and perform job duties.
Must be able to assist in other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned by the Community Outreach and Education Supervisor.
working with children and families: 2 years (Required)
program coordinator role: 1 year (Required)
working with community programs: 1 year (Required)
software applications including MS Word, Excel, Power Point: 1 year (Required)
presenting to audiences for a variety of stakeholders: 1 year (Required)
Indiana Medicaid health insurance: 1 year (Required)
Prior marketing: 1 year (Required)
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance