Outreach and Engagement Specialist

Job Purpose The Outreach & Engagement Specialist will be responsible for the recruitment of clients to the Family and Youth Service and Support program through outreach to community partners. The Outreach & Engagement Specialist will also participate in peer‑to‑peer communication, presentations, and other outreach mediums as needed. This program serves 12 Texas counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, and Wharton. It supports rural geographical regions and involves travel. This is a grant‑funded program. Essential Job Responsibilities Plan, evaluate, and implement community outreach events. Establish and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders. Represent Endeavors to interested agencies, organizations, and community groups on community outreach and prevention/intervention, sharing information and creating partnerships. Represent Endeavors on interagency working groups and at stakeholder engagement events professionally. Advise the Director and Program Manager on interpreting, developing, and analyzing outreach strategy and program activities related to stakeholder engagement and the challenges faced by individuals and employees as it relates to program engagement. Facilitate weekly referral and outreach meetings with intake staff. Collaborate with Marketing to develop targeted/specialized communication and information‑sharing strategies to facilitate effective relationships and address negative attitudes/perceptions, as appropriate. Prepare outreach and community involvement reports. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate exceptional customer service, placing the child, family, veteran or client first to support the mission to 'Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.' Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Services, Communication, or other related field. 2+ years in outreach and promotion activities and knowledge of social service delivery. Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by employer. Driver's license with clear record. Daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. Available and willing to travel to various locations with frequency as needed by business. EEO Statement Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or assistance with completing the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or speak with your recruiter. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Endeavors