Community Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

About Livingston Family Center, Inc.

Livingston Family Center (LFC) is a nonprofit agency focused on providing quality community-based services that include outpatient mental health treatment, runaway and homeless youth emergency shelter and crisis intervention, and supervised visitation and exchanges for families affected by domestic violence.

Livingston Family Center does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, medical condition, veterans status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by agency policy or state, local, or federal law.

LFC agency culture promotes a collaborative work environment that cultivates employee strengths and encourages personal and professional growth.

Our Mission

To engage in peoples lives by offering education, advocacy, and guidance to children, youth and their families, while providing and promoting a safe, stable environment.

Our Vision

A community in which all families flourish and every youth lives in a healthy sustainable environment with confidence, personal responsibility, and integrity.

Position Responsibilities

The Community Outreach Coordinator is part of The Connection Youth Services (TCYS) Street Outreach Team. The Community Outreach Coordinator has the strategic and operational responsibility to cultivate positive collaborative relationships within the community and to design, implement, and document the agencys education and outreach efforts across the community. The Community Outreach Coordinator is an essential part of TCYS programming; working to assist the TCYS team to provide quality services to runway, homeless, and at-risk youth and families in our community.

General Responsibilities

• Knowledge and compliance with all LFC agency policies, procedures, and privacy practices
• Knowledge and compliance with all TCYS program policies and procedures
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and promotion of an environment that is welcoming to all
• Participation in the agencys 24-hour on-call crisis intervention and information service
• Assist with Drop-In Center staffing coverage
• Participation in staff and supervision meetings
• Completion of training requirements
• Participation in community collaboration and workgroups as appropriate
• Participation in agency fundraiser activities
• Maintain general cleanliness, organization, and safety of facilities
• Provide crisis intervention to youth and families in the event of an emergency or crisis situation
• Obtain and maintain documentation of youth who attend Drop-In Center activities
• Maintain and assist with the LFC agency website and social media platforms
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary by the Program Director, Executive Director, and/or Board of Directors

Outreach Responsibilities

• Develop and implement TCYS Outreach, Education, and Community Awareness Plan that includes attendance at community events, school presentations, positive youth development activities, and advocacy opportunities
• Design and disperse agency information flyers, event announcements, and promotional items through social media, public events, and community presentations
• Cultivate positive community relationships with volunteers, interns, and donors
• Assist with recruiting, vetting, and supervising volunteers, unpaid interns, and youth seeking community service opportunities
• Collect, document, and organize the storage of donations
• Assist with organizing and dispersing donations including holiday gifts and meals

Data Responsibilities

• Collect and enter HMIS (RHY-HMIS) Street Outreach Program data that includes Drop-In attendance, outreach education and community awareness, and youth events
• Maintain LFC agency donor database
• Assist with creating monthly, quarterly, and annual program progress and data reports
• Participation in monthly data meetings and training as necessary

Youth Council Responsibilities

• Promote Positive Youth Development (PYD) culture
• Assist TCYS Youth Council in hosting PYD activities and participation in advocacy opportunities
• Guide youth in their roles on the TCYS Youth Council and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Monitor TCYS Youth Council checking account and submit monthly reports for reconciliation
• Record and submit council attendance, notes, and stipend requests

Qualifications

The Community Outreach Coordinator will be committed to promoting an inclusive work environment and positive team contribution. The preferred candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree in the human services field is preferred
• Two years of experience working with youth and families is preferred
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint software
• Successfully complete all required criminal checks and health screenings
• Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours as necessary

Benefits and Compensation

The Community Outreach Coordinator is a full-time, non-exempt position. LFC provides a competitive salary and benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation and self-care/sick time, healthcare and dental insurance, a flexible schedule, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid staff development opportunities. The starting salary will be commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience.