Outreach Specialist (Jurupa Valley)

Reach Out; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Health insurance

Dental/vision coverage

EAP

PTO & Sick leave

Holidays (7)

403(b) match

Professional development

Laptop provided

Job summary

Reach Out seeks an Outreach Specialist to collaborate with diverse networks and provide on-site community outreach in the Jurupa Valley area of California. The role involves delivering presentations, facilitating workshops, and developing partnerships with local agencies, schools, and organizations.

Responsibilities include culturally competent guidance, preparing reports, and representing the agency at events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of community engagement experience.
• Fluent bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct presentations, workshops, and events to increase community involvement.
• Provide accurate, culturally competent resources and referrals to community members.
• Prepare written materials and reports for supervisors and stakeholders.
• Represent the agency professionally in community-facing interactions.
• Attend community events, meetings, conferences, and workshops to promote program services.

Skills

Community engagement

Public speaking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

BASIC POSITION FUNCTIONUnder the supervision of the Program Manager, the Outreach Specialist is responsible for collaborating (and/or developing) with existing networks among individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies through community-based approaches. This position is required to provide on-site services and/or outreach intervention in diverse, lower socioeconomic areas at various times of the day and evening.$24.16/hourBenefits:Four-day work week to support work-life balance.Cost and no-cost options for health insurance.Reach Out pays 100% of its employee’s dental, vision, and life insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Paid personal time and sick leave.7 holidays per year.403(b) retirement plan with match after 1 year.Professional development.Work laptop provided.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESCommunity Engagement & Program ServicesConduct presentations, workshops, and events to increase community involvement, and conduct outreach to culturally diverse communities while effectively interacting with individuals from diverse socio-economic or ethnic groups.Provide accurate, culturally competent resources, referrals, and education to community members.Prepare clear and professional written materials, including flyers, procedures, reports, and correspondence.Represent the agency professionally in all community-facing interactions.Attend and participate in community events, meetings, conferences, workshops, special events, or off-site activities to represent the organization, engage stakeholders, and promote program services and increase participant engagement.**Additional duties and expectations related to community engagement and program services are outlined in the attached supplemental responsibilities document.Collaboration & PartnershipsEstablish and maintain partnerships with local agencies, schools, businesses, and community organizations, and build coalitions and foster collaboration with partner organizations and community members to achieve successful outcomes.Work collaboratively within the team and with other departments on projects, events, and assignments throughout the region.Data, Reporting & ComplianceMaintain accurate and organized records (physical and digital) of program services, activities, and outcomes to meet grant, funder, and organizational requirements.Prepare progress updates, reports, summaries, and required documentation for supervisors, stakeholders, boards, and funders, and prepare clear, concise, and professional reports, forms, and documentation as required by the organization.Use program data and appropriate technology or software to track progress, inform decision-making, and evaluate program effectiveness. (e.g., Microsoft Office)Ensure timely reporting and consistent progress toward program goals.Professionalism & DevelopmentDemonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, and sensitivity when working with diverse populations, both internally and externally, while actively supporting and advancing the agency’s DEI and equity efforts.Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues, participants, families, and community partners, ensuring interactions are respectful, inclusive, and responsive.Uphold organizational values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness, and accountability, while maintaining ethical behavior, sound judgment, and adherence to confidentiality standards in all interactions.Follow established safety practices, mandated reporting requirements, and organizational policies, ensuring all actions are compliant, trauma-informed, and aligned with legal and ethical standards.Demonstrate professionalism in all work activities, including being prepared for meetings, trainings, and events; arriving on time; actively participating; and completing required follow-up tasks.Maintain adaptability, initiative, flexibility, and creativity in response to changing priorities, program needs, and organizational goals.Participate in and complete required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and skill development.Other RequirementsWillingness to sign a Training Agreement for mandatory trainings related to program compliance and government funding requirements.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and community-based activities as needed.Ability to travel locally, between program sites, or to attend required conferences or trainings.Provide translation and/or interpretation support for documents and verbal communications if fluent in Spanish.Assist with and provide support for Reach Out events as needed.Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support program operations and organizational goals.Supplemental ResponsibilitiesConduct outreach to health-related entities to engage employers in WBL and other health pipeline partnerships/initiatives.Develop business contacts and assist students to facilitate health pathway WBL activities (e.g., guest speakers, site visits, internships, etc.).Provide student training, including but not limited to Blood Borne Pathogens, mock interviews, CPR, QPR, and First Aid.Develop and update presentations to enhance student knowledge.Compile, track, and maintain a computerized database of WBL contracts and employer partnerships.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.Required Experience:A minimum of two (2) years of community engagement experience.Preferred Education:Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or universityPreferred:Fluent Bilingual Spanish/English.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to adequately perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.Mathematical Skills - Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and use their hands to complete various tasks. The employee is occasionally required to react quickly with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is infrequently exposed to extreme outside weather conditions. The employee is infrequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. On occasion the employee could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as found in an office environment.Training Agreement RequirementParticipation in certain trainings may be required for your position, as these sessions are mandated by program compliance standards and by our government funding agreements (federal, state, or local). If you are required to attend such trainings, you will be asked to sign a Training Agreement that details the terms and conditions—including any reimbursement obligations—associated with the training. You are welcome to review a sample of this agreement upon request, particularly once a specific training has been identified for you.Reach Out is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.