Education and Outreach Specialist

1 month ago

Los Angeles, United States Wayfinder Family Services Full time

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.


Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.


In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:


  • This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
  • Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
  • Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
  • Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
  • 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
  • Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
  • Clinical Supervision for licensure


Compensation:


  • In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.


Role Summary:


The primary purpose of this position is to deliver education and outreach to referral sources and individuals eligible for our Older Individuals with Blindness (OIB) grant. This grant offers training, resources, and technology to individuals with visual impairments or blindness, promoting empowerment and independence in daily living skills, orientation and mobility, technology use, and other relevant areas of instruction.


  • Conducts public education and develops resources and awareness campaigns in conjunction with community organizations and leaders to support OIB initiatives and priorities, as well as participates in community events and meetings.
  • Oversees and implements outreach strategies to promote the OIB program directly to blind and visually impaired residents in and around Los Angeles County.
  • Interacts directly with large numbers of people through general outreach and targeted, face-to-face engagement.
  • Represents and works with programmatic staff and management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase the organization’s visibility within the surrounding community and connects new participants to OIB services and programs.
  • Develops resource materials such as physical and digital collateral, demonstration supplies, and literature.
  • Develops outreach lists for appropriate audience in order conduct in-services and presentations to educate on OIB services.
  • Prepares, creates, writes, and distributes bulletins, leaflets, newsletters, and other written information to the public.



Qualifications


  • A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business or related fields from an accredited university is required.
  • At least two years of experience in outreach and education or sales and marketing with a proven track record is required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint is required.


Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.


Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.


Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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