Outreach Specialist #2206 - Center For Thriving Families - Health & Social Services Division

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Create clear, engaging, and relatable content for websites, social media, and other communications that connects families, community partners, and stakeholders with available resources, opportunities, and best-practices. Collaborate with the Health & Social Services communications team to ensure the Center's communications content aligns with Health & Social Services messaging. Support community outreach, partnership development, events, program implementation, and evaluation efforts. Develop and maintain systems for collecting program data and demonstrating program impact. Respond to requests for information and data, assist with budget preparation and expenditure tracking, and provide support for other program and administrative needs. Knowledge of community geography and population being served. Knowledge of research, analysis, and interpretation of information. Knowledge of best-practices in early childhood development. Skill assessing potentially dangerous individuals and situations. Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with families, agencies and professionals. Skill in cross-cultural communication. Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form. Skill in writing and storytelling tailored for digital audiences. Skill in organization and attention to detail. Skill in and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools. Skill and experience in creating original graphics and social media content. Skill and experience in managing social media accounts for a brand, public official, or an organization. A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. A valid driver's license is required. An Associate's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, Psychology or a related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in Public Health, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. A valid driver's license is required. The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in Public Health, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. A valid driver's license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) or more years of direct work experience with indigent, underserved, or at-risk families is preferred but not required. One (1) or more years of direct work experience in social media content creation is preferred but not required. Applicants who are able bilingual in English & Spanish are preferred for this position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head. Work may require irregular hours when providing on-call coverage and/or responding to public health threats or emergencies, as determined by the Department Head.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work may require medium to extensive keyboarding, sitting, standing, walking, bending, speaking, driving, pushing, and pulling. Work may require transporting and setting up presentation and display exhibits with materials and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds depending on the health education activity. May include possible exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. Work may be outside normal business hours when conducting presentations, site, or home visits. May work outdoors for events and other assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change. All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance. All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hamilton County