Bilingual Recruitment Outreach Specialist (Temporary)

Description

The FELLAS Recruitment Specialist is responsible for identifying, engaging, and enrolling eligible fathers into the FELLAS Fatherhood Program, which supports men in Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. This role involves strategic outreach, community engagement, and partnership development to promote program participation and retention.

Essential Functions

• Conduct in-person and remote outreach/marketing activities to recruit eligible fathers/clients throughout Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Outreach activities can include, but are not limited to, street canvassing, participation in health fairs, tabling, and conducting promotional presentations
• Cultivate meaningful partnerships with local entities (including community-based organizations, clinics/hospitals, businesses, faith-based institutions, and schools) to maintain and promote a steady referral process
• Schedule and facilitate presentations to promote the FELLAS program at local organizations and community meetings
• Assist in administration/collection of required forms (intakes and consents) and survey tools
• Assist with the planning of promotional events and fatherhood bonding activities
• Track outreach and recruitment activities and contacts with potential clients
• Distribute marketing materials
• Prepare reports and documents as needed
• Maintain tracking files confidentially in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Attend ongoing trainings as required
• Serve as backup for Program Specialists as needed

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Health Education, Public Health, or related field preferred
• Minimum two years’ community outreach/community health experience required
• Familiarity with the geographic area and population to be served is required; knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with the ability to network
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required
• Excellent engagement skills, written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some occasional evening and weekend hours

DEIB Drivers for Success

PMCH aims to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our collective vision is to create an antiracist organization through:

• Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication
• Promoting a culture of belonging
• Practicing cross-program collaboration and engagement
• Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment
• Embracing inclusive representation and practices

Functional Requirements of the Role

This role may involve a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive tasks. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support individuals in performing essential functions.

Immunization Policy

All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of our Immunization Policy.