OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Job No:

541462

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

REMOTE OPTIONS , PHOENIX

Categories:

Social Work/Human Services

DEPARTMENT ECONOMIC SECURITY DES

works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR APS

Adult Protective Services ( APS ) 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Ariozna 85007 DES

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Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Outreach Coordinator. As an Outreach Coordinator you promote the wide variety of available services provided by the Division of Aging and Adult Services ( DAAS ) to help people achieve or maintain their highest level of independence and self-sufficiency. Educating, informing, and speaking passionately and earnestly about our services to diverse audiences and organizations statewide at a variety of community awareness events, conferences, meetings, etc. will be a major portion of your job. You build and maintain rapport with internal and external networks (e.g., agency staff, community organizations, hospitals, employers, shelters, non-profits, tribal nations, etc.). You Coordinate resources within the community and create brochures, pamphlets, handouts, etc. for distribution to the community and organizations.

• Provide outreach, education, and information to a variety of individuals and organizations statewide regarding services available and provided by DAAS .
• Prepare for and participate at conferences, community events, meetings, etc. Distribute informational pamphlets, referrals for assistance, answer general questions, etc. Nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners.
• Collaborate with staff and community organization groups statewide to facilitate design, development, modification and implementation of projects and programs for new and recurring community engagements on behalf of DAAS (e.g., meetings, collaborations, presentations, and information booths) with the goal of increasing community awareness of services and available resources
• Coordinate resources within the division and community. Represent the Division at meetings with other governmental jurisdictions and before various community groups.
• Community programs and resources
• Social services and community programs and resources
• Customer service techniques Skills in:
• Oral and written communication
• Time management and organization
• Public speaking
• Using a variety of computer software packages (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Suite, PowerPoint, etc.) Ability to:
• Establish, build and maintain rapport with diverse individuals, groups within the community, and internal and external networks
• Write clear, concise and accurate reports
• Work independently, schedule and organize own time and manage multiple projects
• Learn to apply and interpret applicable federal and state statutes and DES and DAAS policies and procedures
• Prefer Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, social work, sociology or closely related field and 2 years of community relations, public affairs, outreach activities or non-profit fundraising experience; OR
• 1 year as a Human Service Specialist 2 or higher in AZ state government. Experience in public speaking and presentations is highly desirable. Experience working in Adult Protective Services is desirable.

• A.R.S. 41-1968

  Employee shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults, prior to the start of their employment.
• In-state travel may be required.

Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf) Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.)

R2-10-207.11

).

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System ( ASRS ) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
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