We are actively seeking a Community Outreach Educator.

The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $83,000 (DOE)
Travel: up to 25%, Northern California
Location: Remote opportunities for Sacramento, Sacramento County, and the Sacramento River Area

Schedule: 40-hour week, five days per week, including some weekends and evenings required

JOB SUMMARY

Are you looking to make a difference in the community? Are you passionate about Social Work? Then this position is perfect for you! Our preferred candidate would assist the Masonic Outreach Service Team (MOS) by managing and growing our volunteer Outreach Program, including case consultation, training volunteers, and mentoring interns.

The Community Outreach Educator is part of the Masonic Outreach Services Department (MOS), which helps keep elderly Masons and families safely living at home and in their communities. Services include case management, care planning, financial assistance, shared housing, and community resource information and referral.

The Community Outreach Educator manages the Lodge Outreach program for northern California, which trains volunteers on conducting outreach efforts in their communities and how to help those in need access the many relief programs offered by Masonic Home.

This position is exempt and reports to the Manager of Outreach and Education.

About Us:

Masonic Homes operate two retirement homes, one in Union City and another in Covina. Additionally, Masonic Homes offers outreach and youth programs that support hundreds of families, both with and without Masonic affiliation.

Located 40 miles east of San Francisco, atop 267 acres of scenic property, the Masonic Home at Union City offers panoramic views and a moderate climate.

The campus offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and onsite post-surgical rehabilitation. Its gated grounds are home to about 300 residents who live in a comfortable studio or one-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy multiple health and wellness centers, walking trails, activity areas, comfortable indoor and outdoor areas for small or large groups, a lodge room, and a worship center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Training:

• The Community Outreach Educator will travel throughout northern California, facilitating training with local lodge leadership and a network of volunteers to educate them on the services offered through the Masonic Homes and MOS.
• Learn the basic functionality and purpose of the Breezie tablet program, a platform used to serve MOS clients. Provide group training sessions and guide interns through similar tasks.

Educator:

• Fulfills speaking engagements at Lodges and Masonic events in Northern CA, including Lodge Outreach training and meetings, Lodge meetings, and Leadership retreats

Curriculum Design:

• Maintains and develops instructional materials and curriculum to educate Masons and others engaged in Lodge Outreach about Masonic relief and external assistance programs, from Veterans Aid & Attendance to Medi-Cal, so that they may share information with Members and families in distress. Establishes and teaches best practices.
• Develops effective audiovisual and social media materials for training and peer

Volunteer Outreach Program Management:

• Support, guide, and engage individual Lodges and area Masons in regional Lodge Outreach assistance program efforts.
• Collaborates on site-specific interventions, helping Lodge volunteers understand, address the concerns, and meet the social service needs of their constituents.
• Provide case consultation and community resource referrals to volunteers
• Provide metrics for program evaluation and tracking the success of training efforts

Preceptor/Field Supervisor for 1 or 2 MSW Interns:

• Connects with local School of Social Work partners to become Certified Field Instructors through their program
• Serve as Preceptor/Field Supervisor for Cal State San Jose MSW interns, supporting their development as the next generation of social workers through their work with Masonic Homes.

Computer Skills:

Efficient in all Microsoft Office programs, semi-advanced in Presentation Applications: Microsoft Outlook, MS Word and MS Outlook, Adobe Extended Pro. Prefer background in Salesforce, Zoom, and social media platforms.

Requirements

• Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work plus 2 years of post-graduate social work experience. Have relevant work experience in any of the following areas: mental health settings, community-based work, leading volunteer programs, senior population, clinical supervision, educational training, public speaking, and program development.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license without restrictions. Must be willing to travel throughout the State by automobile and via air.
• Demonstrated experience and background as an effective and engaging speaker and trainer.
• Ability to connect well with others and build positive relationships,
• Must be self-motivated, customer service oriented with a demonstrated compassion for and understanding of issues facing younger and or older adults and their families.
• Demonstrated experience and background in creating processes and metrics to ensure high-quality training across all venues (live and via the web)
• Excellent writing and correspondence skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Location:

• Sacramento, CA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Remote