Community Services Specialist (Bilingual Spanish-Speaking)

NJ Sharing Network•New Providence, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Services Specialist coordinates, schedules, and presents community education and outreach programs with a focus on multicultural initiatives, faith-based institutions, high schools, colleges, and nursing schools. This role also coordinates and manages the volunteer program, plans and organizes special events and programs to meet the needs of a diverse population, and engages in community outreach to support public education efforts. The specialist identifies and develops strategic relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders, volunteers, and constituents, while maintaining accurate records of contacts, presentations, and follow-ups. A key focus is increasing the donor registry. The position requires availability for weeknight and weekend events, providing real-time consultation for significant issues, and ensuring timely compliance with all NJ Sharing Network programs and policies.

Requirements

Public speaking is required.
Spanish speaking required to support community education and outreach programs.
Must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization.
Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT,CPT,STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develops and coordinates presentations and programs for community education and outreach with a focus on faith-based institutions, high schools, colleges, and nursing schools.
Uses discretion to determine the type of educational initiative needed for each audience.
Develops, plans, and executes educational events and programs for key donation national observances including Minority Donor Awareness Month, Donate Life Month, and Donor Sabbath.
Collaborates with volunteers and recruits volunteers.
Seeks and plans opportunities for public speaking to educate and motivate the public to register as organ and tissue donors.
Responsible for public inquiry and media opportunities as assigned.
Identifies and develops strategic and professional relationships, partnerships, and potential educational initiatives with key constituents in diverse communities including hospitals, faith-based institutions, and chambers of commerce.
Works collaboratively with leadership in recruitment and education efforts to provide recommendations for recruiting qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and/or ethnicities.
Coordinates community engagement activities to support public education and outreach efforts.
Remains up to date on current community health trends, specifically on healthcare, donation, and transplantation, to produce outreach initiatives for diverse audiences with the mission to enhance organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Establishes and maintains positive and productive relationships with families, volunteers, stakeholders, community organizations, and businesses.
Provides consultation in real time when significant issues arise.
Identifies and resolves problems with families, volunteers, and the community.
Evaluates and addresses issues that arise by forming solutions as necessary in a timely manner.
Participates in department events and programs as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.