Community Outreach Associate Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

IntroductionFirefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

OverviewBUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE
Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.
Firefly Children and Family Alliance is looking for a full-time Bilingual Community Outreach Coordinator to serve Cass and Howard counties. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for community outreach to educate, promote, and market Community Partners for Child Safety. The Outreach Coordinator will also assist with coordinating events highlighting the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the area. This position is also responsible for collaborating with community agencies and resources to directly advocate for at-risk children and families in order to facilitate critical needs assessments, prevention, and progress monitoring services for referral families. This position will have, or has the potential to have direct contact, on a regular and continuing basis, with children who are under the direct supervision of the agency.

ResponsibilitiesCommunity Engagement and Outreach (50%)

• Motivate and collaborate with various community entities in order to identify and develop professional relationships and partnerships.
• Identify, contact and maintain knowledge of formal and informal resources in the community that provide family support and recreational activities.
• Effectively and professionally represent the agency when promoting CPCS at events, meetings, and other outreach activities.
• Effectively coordinate, plan and attend events for the community with an emphasis on preventing child abuse and neglect. This will include events held on evenings and weekends.
• Effectively and professionally share success stories, engage families to make referrals, and speak with community members in order to maintain or increase the number of clients being served.
• Effectively monitor program brochures and promotional materials for ongoing accuracy and availability.
• Act as a community liaison when needed, to ensure clients receive appropriate services.

• Conscientiously gain insight and information about referral family needs and their community environment in order to lead families through the Firefly Children & Family Alliance goal setting process.
• Proactively seek to provide various home-based services and resource connections to at-risk families.
• Initiate referrals and connections with local community supports and services.
• Clearly advocate for and provide support to referral families in order to meet and exceed individual family progress goals.
• Attentively provide transportation to families, as needed, in order to attend programs and appointments to meet their goals.
• Quickly assist during crisis situations, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field from an accredited college OR Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with a minimum of three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR Associate's degrees in a related human services field with a minimum of three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five years' experience working directly with families in a human service field.
• 2+ years of experience in social service for children or families.
• Experience in child development preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Understanding of and ability to work effectively with the community.
• Driven to ensure work quality meets established standards and guidelines.
• Committed to meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative and interacts well with a broad spectrum of individuals.
• Demonstrates appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences.
• Adept at multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish Speaking required.