BRIDGES Outreach Coordinator

Childrens Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902 CHS became a part of Floridas history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated experienced team throughout the state were changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Floridas children and families!

The Outreach Coordinator provides outreach services in targeted areas to connect families who lack resources/ information to services provided by the program and its partners. Overall the Outreach Coordinatorcontributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health case management community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Floridas history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package including generouspaid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

1. Provide outreach services to families in targeted areas.

• Conduct a variety of outreach activities and events that are culturally sensitive including door-to-door family contacts group presentations networking and attendance at community events to introduce the program to potential clients.
• Disseminate information at events/activities to educate families/communities about the long-term benefits of quality early childhood and the programs/services available.
• Identify members of the applicable service population in the targeted community and motivate them to participate in the early childhood system of care.
• Develop key community relationships throughout the targeted area in an effort to enhance outreach and increase the number of client referrals.
• Solicit volunteers through contacts in the community.
• Participate in parent engagement at local early childhood sites such as pre-K schools childcare centers Head Start and Quality Counts sites to learn about their needs by listening.
• Complete Triple P (evidence-based Positive Parenting Program) training and certification; implement as directed.
• Complete form reports and required program documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

2. Contribute to a positive engaging work environment.

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings training and education as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHSs code of conduct policies procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education Licenses & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Florida Drivers License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle required.

Experience:

• Two years working with children and families required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred.

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• Various community county resources and early childhood issues

Skills and Proficiency in:

• Planning project management organization and time management
• Oral and written communication including presentation and platform
• Collaboration teamwork consulting facilitation coaching and mentoring
• Computer systems and MS Office including Word Excel and Outlook

Ability to:

• Coordinate networking opportunities for families
• Work in high-risk neighborhoods
• Make home visits
• Remain aware of social economic cultural and environmental factors in the resolution of family and personal problems.
• Interact effectively with children/families from diverse backgrounds
• Perform at a high level of autonomy with general supervision.
• Perform under strong demands in fast-paced diverse sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
• Meet critical deadlines while maintaining attention to detail accuracy and quality.
• Handle highly stressful sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
• Be energetic passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information visit

Together good can be done.

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