Community Outreach Specialist Job Description
Community outreach specialist
provides and/or facilitate employer access to information regarding employment, the labor market, potential employer tax incentives and credits, labor laws, and wage and hour rules.
Community Outreach Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work to match new Academy graduates from Sandy affected communities with employment opportunities and access alumni from the Academy for upcoming construction positions
Maintain high level of communication with Manager and other key staff as directed
Execute, plan and coordinate resources (i.e., Vendors, Partners, Sales Agent, ) to ensure a successful event
Conducts compliant marketing and education presentations to individuals targeted partners
Assists in preparation of all marketing and education events, activities and all presentations to eligible candidates, community partners, provider partners
Tracks and measures various sales event effectiveness
Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with key community partners
Provide disability resource information and support services to families of children with disabilities
Respond to requests for information, provide information regarding community services, refer to community agencies, and promote Swindells Center and partnering agency events in the community
Work collaboratively with other Swindells Center staff to manage the library, speaker events, and other duties as assigned
Community Outreach Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Community Outreach Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPI, CPR, HIV, MD
Education for Community Outreach Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the community outreach specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Education, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Communication, Business, Social Work, Business/Administration, English, Health
Skills for Community Outreach Specialist
Desired skills for community outreach specialist include:
CMS marketing rules and regulations
Health care industry
Excel
Microsoft Word and Excel
Healthcare programs and community resources
Labor market trends
Medicare / Medicaid Enrollment processes
PowerPoint
Access
Desired experience for community outreach specialist includes:
Must have excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills and experience in handling multiple tasks in an organized and efficient manner
Field office work will require reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record
Some heavy lifting (<30 lbs) may be required
Must be able to travel within assigned territory - up to 80% of the time and be able to work evenings & weekends, when required
Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and work in fast paced environment with excellent time management and special event coordination
Experience with Luminate (Blackbaud) fundraising tools a plus
Community Outreach Specialist Examples
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Community Outreach Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of community outreach specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for community outreach specialist
- Acts as liaison with the community and represents the college/campus and the university as directed
- Assists with the development and implementation of objectives and goals for community outreach and community relations for the School and the university
- Assists with strategic planning and with the development and implementation of long and short-term goals and develops goals and objectives based on School and university goals
- Coordinates a resource network that may include working with alumni, volunteers, faculty, students and staff to plan and execute external and internal events
- Manages communications for the School in partnership with the central Public Affairs office, duties including preparing press releases, newsletters and managing social media with a team of staff
- Performs needs analysis and assessments aimed at identifying opportunities to inform the public and the general community about the university and the college/campus
- May lead, provide direction, and train other staff, volunteers and/or student employees
- Analyzes community needs, issues, and concerns regarding the university and college/campus and develops and organizes strategies to address
- Prepares reports on performance of the unit in a variety of areas including outreach activities and other program activities
- Assists with the planning and execution of charitable events such as the Hollywood Movie Night benefiting Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, CineLatino Film Festival and more
Qualifications for community outreach specialist
- Ability to travel throughout Louisiana to perform and participate in tasks as assigned
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time (local domestic travel within the community)
- Ability to travel throughout South Texas to perform and participate in tasks as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in and experience in development, communications, event planning or health promotion
- Ability to work with a wide range of people including persons with dementia, family caregivers, physicians, corporations, volunteers, legislators and public policy officials
- Strong organizational skills to plan and implement events
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Community Outreach Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of community outreach specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for community outreach specialist
- Assists with designing and measuring overall sales event strategy
- Serve as an ambassador for United Healthcare
- Performs all job duties in accordance with the compliance requirements
- Understand the objective of community outreach programs and plan, organize and manage activities to administer it appropriately
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives of community and social and civic organizations
- Engage community members in outreach programs to increase their knowledge
- Develop content and materials to administer and market outreach programs
- Ascertain that each outreach activity is managed within the budget allotted for it, if applicable
- Work with marketing team to utilize social media sites to keep interested parties aware of program development and implementation
- Recruit and train volunteers to assist in carrying out community outreach activities
Qualifications for community outreach specialist
- Child Development Associate or Associate in Arts degree
- Bachelors degree in child development, social work, psychology, human development, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of two years experience in clinical, social services and/or community based outreach work preferred, one year required
- At least one years direct experience in community outreach
- Bilingually proficient in Khmer/English
- Experience with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office ( computer data entry)
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Community Outreach Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of community outreach specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for community outreach specialist
- Have responsibilities that include responding to requests for information, providing information regarding community services, referring to community agencies, and promoting Swindells Center and partnering agency events in the community
- Cultivate and recruit supporters for chapter fundraising events like Walk to End Alzheimer's and Longest Day
- Develops, oversees, monitors, and reports on implementation of business engagement strategy
- Engages and informs employers about individuals with barriers to employment, including those with disabilities, criminal records, mental health challenges, and limited education and work experience
- Establishes and cultivates new employer relationships and strengthens existing employer partnerships through a variety of outreach activities including regular employer meetings and visits to assess hiring needs, attendance at business and networking events, and participation in local advisory boards and employer associations (e.g., ARA and AMP)
- As Chair of the OFY Job Fair Committee, coordinates regional 100K Opportunity Hiring fairs by partnering with OFY community partners, workforce development agencies in Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix, and 100K Opportunities employers to support county-wide job fair efforts
- Coordinates activities among national 100K Employer Coalition, local OFY 100K Phoenix Coalition, OFY Career Connections Action Team, and OFY Reengagement Centers
- Delivers ongoing communication and presentations to groups and individuals
- Reports and tracks various sales event effectiveness
- Properly set up and complete payment process for community events
Qualifications for community outreach specialist
- Bilingual in any other language with English fluency
- Bachelor Degree in Health Care or Business Administration OR 4 years work experience in insurance environment
- 4 years health care administration experience
- Must have State Insurance License(s) or obtain State Insurance License(s) within 90 days of hire
- Knowledge of contracts, applications and products
- Knowledge of claims processing systems
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Community Outreach Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of community outreach specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for community outreach specialist
- Have job responsibilities that include responding to requests for information, providing information regarding community services, referring to community agencies, and promoting Swindells Center and partnering agency events in the community
- Engages primary care providers via letter, phone, and clinic visits
- Uses personal vehicle to drive to office visits and other field activities
- Follows SOP manual, suggests changes as needed to improve processes
- Develops relationships with designated set of providers
- Visits providers at least quarterly over life of project
- Communicates with relevant BCHD staff as needed
- Participates in training on the essentials of STI background, epidemiology, routine testing, applicable law, available resource, reporting and counseling and support services
- Responsible for mastering assigned reading material on purpose of detailing and routine STI testing
- Documents all provider encounters and provides daily assessment of the progress of the campaign
Qualifications for community outreach specialist
- Medicaid/State Coverage Insurance experience
- Bachelor Degree in Health Care or Business Administration OR 4 years work experience in an insurance environment
- Marketing experienceIL - Downers Grove, IL - Chicago
- A Bachelor's degree -or- a combination of education and applicable experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience delivering services to families with children with special needs
- Blingual Spanish and/or Russian
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Community Outreach Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a community outreach specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for community outreach specialist
- Reviews electronic reports of encounters for completeness and accuracy
- Keep supervisor apprised of any issues with data collection tool or database
- Administers verbal and observational survey at each provider contact
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information should any be encountered
- Reviews and plans monthly and weekly schedule for provider outreach
- Provides feedback on survey instrument improvements
- Develop partnerships with stakeholders in the Baltimore-Towson Metropolitan Area
- Identify newly positive or out-of-care youth and engage them into HIV primary care
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, conveying complex information in a manner that others can understand, ability to understand and interpret complex information
- Participate in workshops, seminars and assigned training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development
Qualifications for community outreach specialist
- Spanish language a definite plus
- Bachelor's degree required in social work, gerontology or a related field (Master's preferred)
- Spanish language skills bilingual/bicultural strongly preferred
- Ability to respond to emotional concerns of family members
- Strong presentation skills with public speaking experience
- Workforce development experience preferred