Community Outreach Specialist

Job Requirements:

•Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any field of study related to human services, social services or early childhood education.

• Experience and interest in working with children and families.

• Valid Indiana Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout the state of Indiana.

• Maintain a flexible daily schedule and be available during non-traditional work hours and days.

• Willing to work evenings, and weekends.

• Remote position requires ALL TRAVEL to events, expos, conferences, etc.

• Minimum one year of coordinating experience and outreach efforts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

• Exemplary customer service skills in dealing with the public.

• Proven leadership ability and experience working in the community with social service agencies.

• Knowledge of community programs and resources available throughout the State.

• Knowledge of Indiana Medicaid health insurance policies.

• Ability to work as a team member and take direction, as well as the ability to take responsibility and make decisions.

• Excellent office skills and computer knowledge.

• Able to read, write and speak English. Able to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.

• Ability to comprehend oral and written directions, express ideas clearly and convey information.

• Able to handle multiple tasks and projects with limited direct supervision.

• Must be motivated to independently initiate and perform job duties.

• Must be able to assist in other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned by the Community Outreach and Education Supervisor.

Difficulty of Work:

This position requires significant attention to detail, the ability to work with internal and external partners, knowledge of MCH programs, performance objectives and interpretation of those objectives within a life course framework. The Outreach and Education Specialist must also be able to resolve problems, logically develop ideas, interpret policy, and have superb oral and written communication skills.

Personal Work Relationships:

The Outreach and Education Specialist maintains cooperative relationships with internal and external partners for daily problem solving and interpretation of regulations and policies; and must have the ability to work with a diverse group of employees, not only in function, but also in skill level.

Physical Effort:

Position requires the ability to sit for long periods and extensive use of computers. Travel is required to all community events and agency quarterly meetings. Some heavy lifting required when setting up and breaking down for exhibitions/events.