Title: Community Outreach and Data Specialist

Reports to: Sr. Program Manager - Family Partnership Program

Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly / Full-Time / In-person

Location: Alameda County. Office in Oakland. 

Pay: $26/ hour

 

Our Mission & Vision

The Brighter Beginnings' mission to “support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities“gains its strength and aspiration from our core belief and vision that “Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future.”

Our History
Under the supervision of the Sr. Program Manager, the Community Outreach and Data Specialist performs community outreach activities for the Alameda County CalWORKs Home Visiting programs (Brighter Beginnings, Healthy Families America, Nurse Family Partnership). The Community Outreach and Data Specialist provides targeted outreach and resources targeting families receiving CalWORKs with children 3 years old and younger, including pregnant women. This position also assists with Program data, reports, and CQI projects.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Four-year degree preferred, but not required in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, or some college with work experience. Minimum of an Associate's Degree or 12 ECE units with an Associate Teacher permit is required.
• Two or more years of experience in social services program outreach or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with a strong commitment to teamwork 
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with database entry.
• Strong writing skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
• Able to lift 25 pounds during health education efforts, community events and distributing materials.
• Can stand and sit for long periods of time while performing outreach.
•  Available for occasional work after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities
1. Conducts outreach services at the local Social Services agencies to engage and provide
resources to CalWORKs recipients 3 years and younger and pregnant women.
2. Represents Brighter Beginnings at outreach events such as health fairs, schools, and
community-based organization functions.
3. Follow up with clients to ensure connections with Alameda County Public Health
Department and other local agencies.
4. Works with the Development team and Sr. Program Manager to use social media and to
create resources for recruiting and engaging clients.
5. Serves as a client advocate; assists women and families with wraparound services.
Follows up on referrals to address unmet family needs.
6. Identifies and serves as the primary liaison to Social Services agencies for the CalWORKs
Program.
7. Provides formal and informal presentations to SSA staff as requested with other Brighter
Beginnings support staff.
8. Coordinates and collaborates with community agencies to assure the connection of services
for clients.
9. Assist with providing accurate, evidence-based early childhood education and
information to families when representing Brighter Beginnings.
10. Reviews and audits program data, assists with completing monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports, and assists with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects
13. Provides staff with data support and training
16. Conducts programmatic charting and documentation; completes program reports; and
maintains documentation and statistics regarding outreach efforts.
20. The position includes home visiting.

Special ADA Requirements
Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make
reasonable accommodation when necessary. For the purposes of ADA, the “Responsibilities”  are essential job
functions. Both standing and sitting are required, with most of the job time spent sitting.
Approximately three-quarters of the time is spent using a computer keyboard. Various types of equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and
include, but are not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone,
printers, etc. Required to drive to other work sites for meetings, events, conferences, etc. Covid vaccine and booster are typically required.

 

Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly.

All applicants that are offered a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check. For positions with client/patient contact, you must have a TB clearance and a physical assessment by a physician of your ability to complete job duties. Additional requirements are an immunization records (including MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TDAP, Covid-19). All positions require applicants to have a valid California driver’s license, be listed under car insurance as a driver, and a clean driving record (as defined by our insurance carrier).