WIC OUTREACH SPECIALIST

City of Wichita Falls, Texas; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wichita Falls, Texas is seeking an Outreach Specialist to deliver educational programs, resources, and outreach services to local communities. The role involves conducting presentations, facilitating workshops, organizing events, and engaging with diverse groups to promote education initiatives and resources.

The Outreach Specialist will work as part of the WIC clinic team and support the clinic as a whole, with attention to attendance, content accuracy, and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience-related requirements: Over six months and up to one year.
• Education: High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college.

Responsibilities

• Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with schedules.
• Facilitate educational workshops, training sessions, and outreach programs for diverse groups. Prepare and deliver presentations related to the WIC program mission.
• Organize and execute educational events, workshops, and public outreach campaigns. Coordinate logistics, including securing venues and materials.
• Collect feedback from participants and community partners to assess the effectiveness of educational programs. Provide regular reports on activities, event outcomes, and community engagement efforts.
• Work closely with the Outreach Coordinator and other staff to align outreach efforts with overall program goals and objectives. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging for support for outreach programs.

Education

High school diploma or GED with one year college equivalent

Job description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to deliver educational programs, resources, and outreach services to local communicates. This position is responsible for conducting presentations, facilitating workshops, organizing events, and interacting with various groups to promote education initiatives, awareness, and resources. The Outreach Specialist will work as a part of the WIC clinic team and will perform other work as required to support the clinic as a whole.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Driver’s License Required – Y Type – C

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Upon hire individuals will be required to be immunized in accordance with Wichita Falls Public Health Department Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions

1. 1 S Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2. 2 M Facilitate educational workshops, training sessions, and outreach programs for diverse groups. Prepare and deliver presentations related to the WIC program mission. Ensure that all educational content is accurate, engaging, and tailored to the needs of the target audience.
3. 3 S Conduct outreach efforts to raise awareness about available resources and services. Identify and establish partnerships with local entities to expand educational opportunities in the community.
4. 4 S Organize and execute educational events, workshops, and public outreach campaigns. Coordinate logistics, including securing venues and materials. Promote events and encourage community participation.
5. 5 L Collect feedback from participants and community partners to assess the effectiveness of educational programs. Provide regular reports on activities, event outcomes, and community engagement efforts.
6. 6 L Work closely with the Outreach Coordinator and other staff to align outreach efforts with overall program goals and objectives. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging for support for outreach programs.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Experience-Related Requirements Over six months and up to and including one year.

Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college.

Position : 1743001

Code : 1743-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : WIC GRANT

Grade : NE 106

Job Family : 21-1094.00 COMMUNITY HEALTH WO