Outreach Specialist/Group Facilitator, Clairton Family Center

Position Summary: The Outreach Specialist will be responsible to serve as the primary contact between the families at the center and various county and community agencies. Responsible for intakes, individual assessments, coordination, and monitoring of the delivery of service coordination to high-needs families including case assessments and management, referrals/coordination to social services, medical, and government agencies (etc.) to promote long term self-sufficiency. This position also will identify potential resources to enhance educational, social, and economic opportunities for families. This incumbent will be responsible for bringing more resources to the center that will benefit families that need specialized services. The position also requires the experience and knowledge of the community and key people and agencies in the community. The Group Facilitator will coordinate and facilitate groups at the center, parent educational, ACT Classes, Family Fun Nights, and any other group assigned by the Site Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach Specialist/Group Facilitator:

1. Attend community events and meetings

2. Partner and develop working relationships with community programs and agencies

3. Provide services to all families of the community regardless of age or family dynamic

4. Crisis intervention

5. Coordination of services for families.

6. Provide resources/referrals for families. Provide concrete goods to families, food, diapers, formula, etc.

7. Assist with employment/job readiness.

8. Housing assistance

9. Advocate for families, accompany to appointments/court.

10. Assist with 412 Food Rescue.

11. Enter all contact/work done with families into Synergy.

12. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the site director to assure program operates smoothly and efficiently

13. Contact Hello Baby families

14. Deliver Hello Baby Bags.

15. Follow up with Hello Baby families.

16. Provide resources/referrals to Hello Baby Families.

17. Enter Hello Baby data in Synergy.

18. Connect Hello Baby Families to home visiting if interested.

19. Maintain Diaper Bank documentation. Folder with In-take form.

20. Enter documentation into Diaper bank monthly.

21. Order diapers monthly.

22. Pick up diapers monthly.

23. Coordinate and facilitate groups at the center as assigned by the Site Director. Assist with planning and implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma/GED required with one year's experience with young children required. Incumbent demonstrates the ability to work with parents, children, communities and schools.

1. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, organizational and recordkeeping skills.

1. Basic level expertise in current Microsoft Office products.

1. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision .

1. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

1. Ability to comply with AIU policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Sitting for extended period of time

* Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds

* Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.

* Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

* Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers

* Hearing clearly

* Adequate vision to perform duties.

The information in this job description is for compliance with American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports to: Site director

Department: Early Childhood Family and Community Services

Position Schedule: Monday through Friday with an occasional evening and Saturday based on program's needs.

Salary:$30,250

Benefits: 260 Day FACES Full Time

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute