Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
Outreach Specialist
Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio - Independence, Ohio, United States, 44131
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Overview
Bright Beginnings provides services in Cuyahoga County and across the State of Ohio that support families in helping their children grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential. Last year Bright Beginnings served over 60,000 Ohio families!
Core values include:
Supporting families. Promoting early action. Respecting and valuing equity. Working collaboratively and building capacity. Using evidence-based strategies and measuring results. Ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Interested applicants may learn more about Bright Beginnings at: https://www.escneo.org/BrightBeginnings.aspxeginnings
The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO) is Bright Beginnings' fiscal agent and contracts with all Bright Beginnings staff. Staff are key to meeting Bright Beginnings' mission and are provided market-competitive salaries based on experience and excellent benefits that exceed industry averages. Benefits details are located at (https://www.escneo.org/Benefits1.aspx) and include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision); Paid time off for vacation and a generous holiday schedule; School Employee Retirement System (https://www.ohsers.org/); Life insurance; Access to a comprehensive employee assistance program.
All benefits are available to full time contracted staff. Part-time staff are eligible for some of these benefits.
The ESCNEO with Bright Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. No one will be discriminated against on the basis of color, age, origin, race, gender, religion, marital status, military service, or disability.
The ESCNEO provides its fiscal services to Bright Beginnings in Ohio only. Therefore, only Ohio residents are eligible for any Bright Beginnings positions. Applicants must live in Ohio currently or indicate they will move to Ohio for this employment opportunity.
Summary
The Outreach Specialist implements activities in the community (primarily within Cuyahoga County and may include the other Northeastern region's counties (i.e. Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Erie, and Huron) to recruit and engage pregnant individuals and families with young children including those with developmental delays and disabilities for the Help Me Grow system of supports. The Outreach Specialist assists with organizing events, developing and maintaining relationships with individuals and organizations across the Northeast Region of Ohio, and presenting to referral sources and community stakeholders, and shares information and resources with families. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of the prenatal to 5 population in Cuyahoga County.
Experience Requirements (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities) Minimum of two years of experience in marketing, public speaking, community relations, or related work. Experience conducting outreach in professional and community environments preferred. Experience with pregnant individuals and families with young children preferred. Basic skill level in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and presentation software), email applications, and internet usage. Intermediate skill level preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records. Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments. Ability to organize, establish, and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system and office procedures. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public, staff and patrons. Ability to work independently with general direction. Ability to meet monthly, quarterly, or annual outreach goals.
Education/License Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred.
Valid Ohio Driver's License and appropriate insurance coverage.
Core values include:
Supporting families. Promoting early action. Respecting and valuing equity. Working collaboratively and building capacity. Using evidence-based strategies and measuring results. Ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Interested applicants may learn more about Bright Beginnings at: https://www.escneo.org/BrightBeginnings.aspxeginnings
The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO) is Bright Beginnings' fiscal agent and contracts with all Bright Beginnings staff. Staff are key to meeting Bright Beginnings' mission and are provided market-competitive salaries based on experience and excellent benefits that exceed industry averages. Benefits details are located at (https://www.escneo.org/Benefits1.aspx) and include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision); Paid time off for vacation and a generous holiday schedule; School Employee Retirement System (https://www.ohsers.org/); Life insurance; Access to a comprehensive employee assistance program.
All benefits are available to full time contracted staff. Part-time staff are eligible for some of these benefits.
The ESCNEO with Bright Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. No one will be discriminated against on the basis of color, age, origin, race, gender, religion, marital status, military service, or disability.
The ESCNEO provides its fiscal services to Bright Beginnings in Ohio only. Therefore, only Ohio residents are eligible for any Bright Beginnings positions. Applicants must live in Ohio currently or indicate they will move to Ohio for this employment opportunity.
Summary
The Outreach Specialist implements activities in the community (primarily within Cuyahoga County and may include the other Northeastern region's counties (i.e. Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Erie, and Huron) to recruit and engage pregnant individuals and families with young children including those with developmental delays and disabilities for the Help Me Grow system of supports. The Outreach Specialist assists with organizing events, developing and maintaining relationships with individuals and organizations across the Northeast Region of Ohio, and presenting to referral sources and community stakeholders, and shares information and resources with families. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of the prenatal to 5 population in Cuyahoga County.
Experience Requirements (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities) Minimum of two years of experience in marketing, public speaking, community relations, or related work. Experience conducting outreach in professional and community environments preferred. Experience with pregnant individuals and families with young children preferred. Basic skill level in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and presentation software), email applications, and internet usage. Intermediate skill level preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records. Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments. Ability to organize, establish, and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system and office procedures. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public, staff and patrons. Ability to work independently with general direction. Ability to meet monthly, quarterly, or annual outreach goals.
Education/License Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred.
Valid Ohio Driver's License and appropriate insurance coverage.