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Community Outreach & Education Coordinator
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Education and Training
Specialty Coordinator
Location 08901, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/11/24
Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)

JOB DESCRIPTION - Community Outreach & Education Coordinator

Position Description
The Community Outreach and Education Coordinator will conduct local, targeted outreach to develop relationships with key stakeholders who may encounter unaccompanied children after their release from the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR) custody. The coordinator will develop relationships with service providers, educators, child welfare, law enforcement and anti-trafficking task forces to advocate for and provide education about the needs of unaccompanied children. The position reports to The Accompany Now Program Director.

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide regional and targeted local community outreach and education with community service providers to improve outcomes for unaccompanied children;
Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations/subject matter experts for technical assistance and collaboration;
Plan and develop educational resources to be shared with community stakeholders;
Make ongoing efforts to identify new community resources to support the work of direct care staff serving unaccompanied children;
Execute a project plan for community outreach and education efforts;
Conduct needs assessments with HS/PRS staff, external providers, and families to identify stakeholders and parties for community outreach/education;
Maintain data on development and outreach activities;
Provide geographic support based on need to train and educate local stakeholders; and
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.



All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications


Bachelors degree in a behavioral science, education, or social services field with at least two years experience in child welfare, case management, and working with immigrant children;
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills;
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically proficiency with Word, Power Point, Publisher, and Excel;
Demonstrated experience partnering with and providing training, guidance, and support to community-based organizations and other institutions;
Strong technology skills;
Strict adherence to timeframes, policy, and procedure;
Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to work well independently and in a team;
Ability to track and analyze data;
Position is hybrid and the candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete documentation, phone calls, and video conferencing;
Fluency in Spanish is required; proficiency in additional languages a plus;
Willing to travel a few times annually;
Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirement for child abuse and neglect;
Candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people;
Candidate must pass a criminal background check that includes history of conviction of child and sexual abuse; and
Demonstrated support of RCHP-AHCs values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.



COMPENSATION: This position is for 40 hours/week at $55,008 year plus benefits.

Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)
RCHP-AHC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a core value at RCHP-AHC and in its programs. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and service environment for all clients, staff, and volunteers. We believe every member on our team and in our community enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected or unprotected categories. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.