Community Outreach Specialist- CAL VIP

Amityfdn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Community Outreach Specialist to support prison and re-entry programs. This role offers a unique chance to engage with community partners, foster relationships with employers, and enhance the education-to-employment pathway for participants. You'll be at the forefront of community outreach, helping to create meaningful connections and opportunities for individuals facing barriers. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference and enjoy a supportive environment that values community action and personal growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

401K

Life insurance programs

Qualifications

• Ability to manage large amounts of data effectively.
• Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage community organizations to strengthen partnerships for program participants.
• Cultivate relationships with employers to create job opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Data management

Collaboration

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Community Outreach Specialist. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

$20 - $22 an hour

About the Position:

The Community Outreach Specialist for the California Violence Intervention & Prevention Project (CalVIP) is responsible for outreach, recruitment, and coordination with community and employer partners, and serves as the interface between community partners and CalVIP staff and participants. This position liaises with educational partners and prospective employers to support and augment the education-to-employment pathway for CalVIP participants.

Job Type: Full-Time

Position: Non-Exempt

Hourly :$20-$22

Location: 3316 S Main St. Los Angeles 90017

What You Will Do:

1. Proactively contacts, connects with, and engages community based educational organizations to strengthen partnership and placement opportunity for CalVIP participants.
2. Cultivates relationships with community-based employers to cultivate employment opportunities and decrease employer hesitancy for AmityWorks graduates.
3. Responds to phone-based or internet inquiries from community organizations, stakeholders, grantees, or prospective grantees.
4. Develops relationships with potential employer organizations within the Los Angeles community that may hire certified AmityWorks students and graduates.
5. Maintains a calendar of outreach events, contacts, and/or presentations to support external program evaluation.
6. Coordinates and executes outreach, education, and engagement efforts with prospective and current grantees.
7. Assists in internal development and process improvement for student and employer engagement.
8. Brainstorms potential partnerships or methods for engagement within the network of employers within specified career areas.
9. Establishes and develops a roster of community-based organizations that demonstrate need, interest, or willingness to hire individuals with historic criminal-justice involvement.
10. Supports the design and production of outreach and marketing materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia to increase the prominence of the AmityWorks (CalVIP) project in Los Angeles County.
11. Serves as a liaison with community and develops strategic outreach to develop and expand known employer pools for AmityWorks graduates in Los Angeles County.
12. Uses multiple media platforms and strategies to engage community service providers.
13. Demonstrates cultural competency, community advocacy and professionalism in representing the Amity Foundation and its projects to the community.
14. Responds positively to changing demands and priorities, recognizing scope of authority and decision-making processes within a team-oriented framework.
15. Participates in training provided by BSCC and/or External Evaluation team (when applicable).
16. Participate in in-service training regarding the background and purpose of the CalVIP Project and all relevant policies and procedures.
17. Attend workshops, meetings, and trainings as requested by supervisor.
18. May serve as Community Advocate role in addition to job as requested by community leadership.
19. Additional duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

1. Attention to detail, and ability to manage large amounts of data.
2. Ability to effectively and persuasively represent Amity Foundation and the CalVIP project to diverse stakeholders, including potential employers, educational partners, and the public.
3. Ability to integrate, disseminate, and implement information and/or procedure changes as indicated by the contract, project leadership, and/or the External Evaluation team.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team and diverse stakeholders.
5. Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and 1:1 communication skill.
6. Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.

What We Offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision.

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.

401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.

Organization committed to community action.

Community oriented workplace.