Padmore Global Connections · 5 months ago
Community Outreach Specialist
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.70/hr - $30.70/hr
1+ years expPadmore Global Connections is focused on connecting families, organizations, and providers to enhance maternal and child health initiatives. The Community Outreach Specialist will represent the Maternal and Child Health Divisions, build relationships with local and state partners, and promote MCH projects and programs while engaging with families and providers in the community.
Information Technology & Services
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
Seek and identify resource events, conferences in which all three systems will benefit from exhibiting
Assist in maintaining an updated spreadsheet of all distributed promotional items
Research and recommend ideas for any marketing initiatives
Assist with the development of creative program material (i.e. promotional items)
Help coordinate all the artwork and creative process from the design phase to print phase
Collaborative with Office of Public Affairs (OPA) to maintain a positive rapport regarding feedback and suggestions about the artwork and design process
Qualification
Required
Minimum of Bachelors 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 Drivers 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
Company
Padmore Global Connections
Padmore Global Connections LLC (PGC) is a premier provider of cutting-edge technology and project management solutions with locations in North Brunswick NJ, Medford MA, Herndon VA and Monroe NC.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eric Ayim, B. Acc., PMP
CFO & Co-Founder
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