Education & Outreach Specialist - Aging & Disabilities

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for promoting the agency and its programs to professionals, older adults, caregivers, people with disabilities, and the public through outreach activities and community presentations. The role involves coordinating and facilitating Aging Network meetings, developing and coordinating educational programs, and providing outreach presentations. The specialist will also maintain information resources, support the SHICK program, and create a department newsletter. Additionally, the role includes researching and developing educational workshops, coordinating and facilitating Aging Network meetings, and documenting events and contacts in an electronic management information system.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Two years’ experience in education, marketing/outreach, or related field.
Two years’ experience in human service with emphasis on working with adults 60+.
One year of experience using presentation software to create presentations and facilitating presentations to stakeholders.
Valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
Obtain and maintain SHICK Counselor Certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Human Services, Education, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration or a related field.
One year experience in the field of aging or physical disabilities, preferably an Area Agency on Aging or Physical Disabilities provider system.
AIRS, Information and Referral/Assistance Certification.
Bilingual in English and a language other than English.

Responsibilities

Promote the agency and programs offered to professionals, older adults, caregivers, people with disabilities, and the public through outreach activities and community presentations.
Coordinate and facilitate the Aging Network meetings for aging and disability professionals in the community.
Develop and coordinate relevant education programs to enhance outreach and community engagement by offering in-service trainings and educational presentations for community stakeholders.
Provide outreach presentations and attend community events to promote the agency and services for older adults, caregivers, and professionals.
Initiate and provide presentations to public and private groups.
Identify opportunities and participate in health fairs, information booths and other community events.
Network, develop, and maintain strong relationships with aging and disability professionals, community stakeholders, as well as community citizens to enhance marketing efforts.
Maintain information, resources, brochures, and publications supporting CPAAA’s identified education focus.
Provide education, outreach, and volunteer recruitment support for the Senior Health Insurance Counselors of Kansas (SHICK) program.
Create and distribute an aging department newsletter with relevant information and program updates.
Document events and contacts in electronic management information system (MIS).
Research and develop educational workshops addressing community need, interest, and CPAAA educational emphasis.
Create engaging educational workshops, seminars, and in-service trainings for older adults, professionals, and community stakeholders, which are relevant and timely topics.
Explore and identify opportunities to reach targeted and underserved populations.
Organize and facilitate monthly Aging Network meetings for both on-site and virtual participants.
Solicit input from Aging Network members and recruit presenters for relevant topics.
Maintain the Aging Network email list and send weekly email updates to Aging Network members.
Maintain oversight of CPAAA Aging Network social media platform(s).