Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a full-time Recruitment Coordinator who will coordinate and conduct outreach activities in the community in order to connect eligible families with program services.
Primary responsibilities include coordinating and conducting outreach activities at community events and locales that serve target population; interfacing regularly with community partners to facilitate referrals; and supporting families with the application and enrollment process (may include delivery or pick up of documents from family homes following COVID-19 prevention protocols). This position supports staff and parents to engage in recruitment (of children & pregnant women) efforts by creating buy-in, conducting trainings, preparing materials, and maintaining a calendar of recruitment opportunities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, creativity and teamwork. This position will work some evenings and weekends as needed. Positive attitude and flexibility are essential in this position. Travel throughout Santa Cruz County on a regular basis and a dependable vehicle will be required.
Encompass Community Services has been serving Santa Cruz County since 1973, providing a broad spectrum of social services to over 8000 children, individuals, and families annually. As the largest community-based, nonprofit human services provider in Santa Cruz County, we deliver quality, culturally competent, cost-effective services through a wide range of services related to family and social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more.
Position works in Child Development (CFDP) area of services. This service area provides early childhood education, social services, and parent education to 1,000 families with young children each year via Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool. Offering this support as early as possible promotes healthy families and encourages parents to nurture their child’s physical, social and cognitive development.
HEAD START - Join an exciting team of professionals making a difference in the lives of children and families! Head Start/Early Head Start provides high quality early education and support services for eligible children zero to five and pregnant women, and their families. Children engage in activities for early learning, and build strong foundations for literacy, math, and success in school. Families are encouraged and supported as leaders, and get connected with resources to help them achieve their goals. Head Start also provides quality training and support to employee’s individualized professional growth and development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written English communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills including: attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and as an effective team member
- Intermediate computer literacy skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required
- Criminal Record clearance, health / TB / clearance and MMR, Tdap, Influenza, COVID-19 vaccine before hire
- Flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends
- Valid Driver’s License, vehicle, current vehicle insurance and good driving record
- Proof Citizenship or right to work in the United States
This position is full time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt and works year-round. Salary is $22.19 - $27.00 per hour plus pay differential for bilingual skills awarded upon qualification.
Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid holiday, vacation and sick time.
We are an equal opportunity employer. At Encompass, we value the diversity of individual ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Internal applicants, apply via Career Center.
If we find that your qualifications are a good fit with our current needs, we will contact you with further instructions. Thank you for your interest in Encompass!
Please submit an application in our website https://www.encompasscs.org/careers