Family/Community Enrichment Specialist (Benton/Saline Co.) Position Available In Pulaski, Arkansas

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4487593

• JOB DUTIES:

• Recruit and engage individuals and/or families in goal setting process assisting in short/long term goals and realization of self sufficiency
• Service as liaison to develop, create and maintain community and agency resource guide of services for referrals ensuring family awareness of other services available
• Plan, develop, coordinate, implement, plan and report community outreach meetings, workshops, parent involvement, surveys and public relations efforts mapping community activities and goals related to agency service areas
• Assist and/or administer the coordination of other agency program services provided to eligible participant’s service areas
• Use agency an/or program required forms and software to document all contacts, documenting goals and accomplishments of families, recipients and groups. Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering program and case management activities
• Conduct face to face visits (Home, Office, Workplace, Education or Training Site) with families
• May serve as the site manager/assistant site manager, responsible for facility and equipment, site inspections, maintenance repair and associated reporting in the daily operation of worksite
• Other duties as assigned

• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. CDI graduate and/or Family Development Credential preferred.

• EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Must have good computer and oral/written communication skills, be well-organized, have demonstrated time management/multi-tasking skills, able to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check.

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Experience working with low income individuals and families in a goal setting process a plus.