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See also Development Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator  

 

The Outreach Coordinator reports to the Program Director and has primary responsibility for outreach and follow-up efforts of the Next Step program.  This is a professional, full-time position requiring knowledge and experience in program planning, implementation and coordination. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Implements outreach and follow-up initiatives to improve program services and to engage more participants in the Next Step program under the direction of the Program Director.  Coordinates outreach and follow-up activities and events.  Foster community partnerships to increase SMGW’s effectiveness.  Performs other duties as assigned.   Requires some evening and weekend hours.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

 

Resource and Program Development

 

1. Develop, implement and coordinate strategic outreach plan
2. Develop, implement and coordinate follow-up procedures and other services to help participants stay engaged in the Next Step program
3. Assist Program Director with monitoring and evaluating outreach and follow-up activities
4. Support the Director of Communications and Volunteers in creating program and volunteer flyers, brochures and other media-related materials related to outreach and follow-up
5. Assist Director of Communications and Volunteers in creating mission consistent education and outreach programs and initiatives with Partner Parishes and local schools
6. Assist Director of Communications and Volunteers in providing service learning instruction and student group volunteer experiences including Urban Experiences
7. Assist Director of Communications and Volunteers in planning and conducting education and outreach efforts related to Help the Homeless Education incentives
8. Support Program in coordinating special events such as Christmas parties

 

Outreach, Public Relation and Advocacy

1. Plan, implement and coordinate outreach to other organizations to enhance effectiveness of services
2. Plan, implement and coordinate outreach to potential program participants to increase program participation
3. Establish and maintain partnerships with other social service professionals to keep abreast of trends and developments in the social service area and to increase SMGW’s effectiveness
4. Coordinate and/or participate in quarterly “Meet and Greets’ for each office
5. Participate in monthly meetings such as DC Coalition of Housing and Homeless Organizations, DC Homeless Outreach Providers and the Arlington Homeless Services Coordinating Committee
6. Act as an advocate on behalf of SMGW programs to parishes, community-based groups, local area government groups, businesses and other social service providers
7. Represent SMGW at Partner Parish meetings, public relations, fundraising and other community events as needed
8. Encourage participants and former participants to attend SMGW events such as Christmas parties, the annual Help-the-Homeless Walk, and other special events
9. Recruit, coach and schedule participant speakers for Next Step Experiences and other SMGW events
10. Initiate and accept speaking engagements to educate others about SMGW and to stay abreast of issues facing the program
11. Invite and host special groups for on-site tours or meetings

 

 

Follow-up

1. Plan, implement and coordinate follow-up activities to help participants stay engaged in the Next Step program
2. Maintain on-going contact with participants who have completed all their goals to monitor outcomes and help minimize recidivism
3. Plan, schedule and coordinate follow-up events to help participants stay connected to SMGW
4. Record results of all follow-up activities in casework database

 

Program Staff Training and Support

1. Assist with new staff orientation and training
2. Arrange for site visits to other programs for program staff
3. Develop, in conjunction with Director of Communication and Volunteers, volunteer position requirements for outreach and follow-up
4. Assist Program Director in arranging scheduling speakers for Program staff meetings
5. Serve as backup caseworker and front office coordinator

 

Other

1. Assist Program Director with quality assurance of casework database
2. Attend and occasionally lead weekly staff meetings
3. Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a related field (or equivalent experience)
2. Minimum two years of experience in human services, one of which involved program planning and implementation
3. Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, parishes and others involved in the program
5. Effective written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
6. Proficiency/facility with basic office software programs (e.g. MS-Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to understand and utilize computerized database management software, as well as other potentially helpful technology.

 

Send email cover letter and resume to kdoxsee@samaritanministry.org

 

 

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Volunteers are always appreciated.