Community Engagement Specialist, South County Academy

POSITION TITLE: Community Engagement Specialist, South County Academy

PROGRAM: South County Academy

LOCATION: Exeter, RI FULL TIME

Summary: The Community Engagement Specialist (CES) is an outward facing, non-clinical position. Responsible for building and expanding the program’s relationships outside its walls, and for turning those relationships into real opportunities for students. Develops and maintains a working inventory of community partners, including employers, volunteer sites, faith communities, libraries, recreation departments, youth sports and arts organizations, vocational and pre-employment programs, colleges, and local businesses. The Coordinates the logistics of community access so that students leave campus regularly and safely and builds the practical skills students need to navigate a community on their own. Supports the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) principle that a young person’s connection to her own home community must be maintained during placement, not rebuilt at discharge.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, communications, recreation, education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

· Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs

· Experience working with adolescents and young adults required. Experience with youth who have trauma histories or behavioral health needs strongly preferred.

· Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate with external stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner.

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, resourceful, able to manage multiple projects, and highly attentive to detail.

· Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated

· Willingness and capability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, since community activities frequently occur outside standard business hours.

· Excellent multitasking and communication skills necessary

· Ability to work independently and part of a team

Physical Requirements: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

· Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration, and auto insurance

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators

· Utilize a computer and an electronic medical record to complete documentation.

· Ability to lift up to 20lbs

· Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed

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