Position Title: Outreach Specialist
Location: ESC of Eastern Ohio 
Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments

Category: Classified; FLSA Applies

Compensation: Hourly, insurance coverage, and fringe benefits as per the current Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Government (MVRCOG) Board Policy.

Education/Degree: High school diploma or equivalent.

Reports to: Assistant Director of Infant/Toddler Programs

Supervises: None

Job Goal: Executes a regional outreach plan for multiple counties for infant and toddler programs. Conducts presentations to target audiences including physicians, medical professionals, legislators, parents and community agencies to spread awareness, generate referrals and cultivate relationships. Provide support to county outreach staff. Provide promotional materials to individual county staff. Will travel daily throughout assigned region of six Ohio counties to perform above duties, using personal automobile. This position will be employed by the Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Government.

ASSIGNED REGIONS TO INCLUDE:

• Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull, Stark, Summit & Portage Counties in Ohio

Qualifications/Responsibilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in social services, sociology, public communications or other relevant field of study preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complete and obtain a positive BCI and FBI fingerprint background check.
• Experience in Proficiency with computer applications, including Google Applications, Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Exceptional organizational and communications skills.
• Abilities to promote positive internal and external customer relations.
• A minimum of two years’ work experience with young children and their families preferred; familiarity with early childhood programs; familiarity with agencies serving at-risk populations; and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with local agencies.
• A passion and desire for Early Childhood education and programs; the ability to effectively convey the benefits of these programs to families and the community.
• Training in the field of early childhood disabilities and related development/learning disorders and developmental evaluations of young children (infancy – age 6).
• Willingness/ability to work as a team member.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with good driving record with daily access to private insured vehicle during work hours. Will travel in assigned region for individual meetings and outreach activities. Mileage is reimbursed.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of families, including some night and weekend hours for events.
• Attend outreach events which positively promote Early Childhood Programs, this will include weekday events as well as some night and weekend events in the community.
• Collaborates with regional outreach coordinators to learn, share and implement any effective strategies used to connect with families and referral sources.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

REQUIRED ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND BEHAVIORS:

• Regular and prompt in attendance.
• Seeks opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally.
• Prepares an annual professional development plan that links professional growth with ESCEO and other assigned goals.
• Attends and actively participates in all required/assigned training sessions, meetings and other responsibilities.
• Provides quality service to both internal and external colleagues and customers.
• Seeks opportunities to participate as a productive member of ESCEO, school district , and other committees and teams
• Generates internal and external support for ESCEO services.
• Represents the ESCEO and its service schools with professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrates at all times integrity and ethical behavior.
• Responds quickly to directions for improvement from supervisors
• Maintains confidentiality in all job related discussions and communications.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS AND DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Reads, analyzes and interprets data and reports.
• Writes reports, correspondence and other appropriate communication.
• Presents information and responds to questions effectively and efficiently.
• Prioritizes task, requirements and expectations in order to perform to a standard of excellence in service.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment, up to 50 pounds.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Duties may require using a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working extended hours.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals employed in this position as needed and assigned by the Administration. Administrators should communicate additions and changes in this job description in writing to the employee following approval by the Superintendent of the Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments (MVRCOG).

The MVRCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The MVRCOG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.