Community Outreach Specialist

Access Supports•Middletown, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orange County Healthy Families is a home visiting program designed to support new and expectant parent and caregivers as a means to reduce stress and bond with their child. The Outreach Specialist is responsible for generating referrals for the Orange County Healthy Families program. The Outreach Specialists goal is to conduct outreach to community providers and potential program participants to increase program capacity.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills and a comprehensive knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft and data entry.
Flexible schedule including working evenings and possible weekend events.
Effective written and communication skills.
Valid unrestricted driver's license required.
Must have reliable transportation.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience with families and children

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Build positive working relationships with community service providers.
Represent the program on community panels and conduct regular community outreach.
Maintain existing relationships and develop new relationships with referral sources such as OBGYN, WIC, health clinics, hospitals and community based organizations.
Become knowledgeable in the Healthy Families program and become efficient in communicating the program and its benefits to community members, professionals and referred families.
Work with a small caseload of families and conduct home visits.
Engage families and develop relationships based on a strength-based model.
Introduce and lead parent-child activities that support healthy attachment and foster optimal child development.
Provide daily support and crisis management skills to families.
Partner with families to create a plan with attainable goals to enhance parent and child well-being.
Maintain thorough written records of home visits, family goals, and all required documentation.
Attend mandatory Healthy Families trainings and complete within the required time frame.
Complete ongoing trainings as identified by Supervisor.
Participate in weekly supervision and regular team meetings.