Outreach Coordinator

Primary Purpose This position serves as a liaison between the program and the community. This position researches, organizes, and resources outreach events, navigates communication with community partners, and represents the program in public forums to support successful recruitment and networking efforts. Education And Experience: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, social services, or related field preferred. Strong industry knowledge and 1-3 years’ experience in the field preferred. Experience with electronic health record system preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, required. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and social skills required. Good word processing, organizational skills, and written communication skills required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community partners. Attend community partner meetings regarding Treatment Foster Parent recruitment opportunities. Attend community partner meetings, workgroups, and other networking events to be an ambassador for Kairos’ agency mission and Jackson Services’ available services. Provide accurate program information to community partners in a variety of formats and environments. Conduct informational presentations on Jackson Services’ available treatment options and resources for community partners as requested or assigned. Provide informational presentations for Jackson Services’ staff during staff meetings or other assigned times to report out on community networking outcomes and community partner resources that are available. Research, resource, and attend community outreach events to recruit staff and Treatment Foster Parents, as well as share opportunities for accessing services with community members. This role will involve attending some weekend events throughout the year. Develop and maintain tabling materials. Work with Quality Systems Director to collect and analyze data on local demographics to present to program leadership and support Jackson Services’ quality improvement efforts. Provide initial response to Treatment Foster Parent referrals. Advertise for, screen, and recruit volunteers, in collaboration with HR, for program activities, such as groups and camps. Create, populate, and maintain a running resource list of community partners, outreach events, and other resources that have been scheduled, researched, or completed to track measurable outcomes related to recruitment and outreach. Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of the agency’s clinical model by utilizing the approaches in interaction with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners. Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentiality. Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect for youth and young adults, families, staff, visitors, and community partners. Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures, and guidelines to prevent unnecessary injury, time loss and agency expense. Comply with all federal, state and agency health and safety reporting requirements. Perform other related work as assigned. Attendance Maintain prompt and regular attendance in accordance with company policy. Ability to be flexible and adjust schedule as necessary to fit program needs and meet the needs of youth and their families. Travel: Travel is expected for required trainings, meetings, and events. Other Responsibilities: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. In order to be considered for a position with Kairos, applicants must meet and agree to the following requirements: Meet all Education and/or Experience Requirements listed for the specific position. Provide references upon request. Request official transcripts upon offer of employment. Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver’s License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties. Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check. Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-Escalation Certification during employment. Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification during employment. Obtain a Food Handler's Card once employed. What it means to become a member of the Kairos Team: Who We Are Since 1977, we have sought to focus on each instant as providing an opportunity for a therapeutic intervention, a teachable moment. We collaborate with young people, families, and communities across Oregon to provide intensive mental health services and instill hope. We understand and value mental and emotional wellness, and aim to provide opportunities for understanding, healing, and growth in safe and stable environments where every client can achieve excellence. Mission "We collaborate with young people, families, and communities to provide intensive mental health services and supports, promote mental wellness, and instill hope." Vision A region of communities that understands and values mental and emotional wellness, in which all youth and their families have appropriate support and care. Values We value: Dignity, respect, and appreciation for those we serve and each other Opportunity for understanding, healing, and growth Safe and stable environments Individual voice and diversity Excellence and achievement Identifying options when none seem available Innovation Lifelong learning Resilience and recovery Benefits Benefits paid by Agency for all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE): Medical Insurance - base plan employee premium paid in full with $3500.00 HSA deductible buy down by Agency Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Additional Voluntary Benefits available for all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE): Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Retirement Benefits available to all Kairos Employees: 401K Contributions 3% Employer Matching after 1 year and/or 1000hrs of service 3% Employer Contribution after 1 year and/or 1000hrs of service Paid Time Off available to all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE) Holiday Paid Time - available to all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE) based on scheduling 6 standard holidays (after 90 days of employment) 4 floating holidays (after 90 days of employment) Paid Oregon Sick Time Off available to all Kairos Employees