- Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one's approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
- A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization's goals.
- Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
- Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one's self professionally.
- Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.
- Coordinate and deliver person-centered support services including but not limited to participant engagement, goal development, and delivery of service interventions to support achievement of participant goals and expected program outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely participant files and documents as related to delivery of participant-specific services, such as, documentation of direct and indirect service delivery; case notes; and other requested and/or supporting documentation.
- Create and maintain a network of community partners that enhance supports available to participants and increase access to additional community-based services.
- Oversee monthly community resource events related to one or more of the Social Determinants of Health.
- Maintain collaborative working relationship with MSV staff in other program departments to make wrap-around services accessible for adults, families, seniors, and other identified individuals.
- Support with Community Food Source services, including but not limited to, engaging clients one day a week during food distribution operations.
- Initiate and facilitate workshops related to community needs.
- Engage in ongoing education and professional development. Attend job-appropriate workshops and seminars as available.
- Evaluate and improve support services' efficiency and effectiveness through developing, implementing, and analyzing benchmarks of program success and outcome measures; and identifying and implementing operational improvements that benefit clients and volunteers.
- Travel to partnership sites in and around service area.
- Assist with program-specific projects as assigned by supervisor.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- Ability to stand for 3–4-hour periods at a time.
- Possess the ability to fulfill and any all-office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting, and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Internal office space.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Community Engagement and Resource Specialist STATUS: Full Time (on site)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt CUSTOMARY HOURS: M-F, 8 hours/day
LOCATION: East Garfield Park or Lincoln Park HOURS/WEEK: 40 hours
DEPARTMENT: Community Outreach Services
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Community Outreach Services
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
Mission
As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, employees of Marillac St. Vincent Family Services are committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest potential. We fulfill our mission through quality programs for children, teens, families, seniors and homeless.
Core Values
Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.
Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty
Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion
Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive
Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life
Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people
Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development
Team Behaviors
General Summary
Under general supervision and in a team approach, provides full cycle support services to vulnerable populations including intake, establishing care plan, and successful service interventions to achieve individualized goals; work closely with client choice food pantry distribution, and maintain community awareness about program services and availability.
Duties & Responsibilities
Impacting a poverty mindset through holistic personal, professional and career development awareness raising, resource provision and support across generations.
Job Requirements
Experience/Education
Minimum bachelor's degree with focus in human/social services, preferred. Minimum of 2 years related work experience with vulnerable populations.
Qualifications
Effective and Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a diverse population
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data systems
Knowledgeable in navigating Benefits Application, Job Opportunities and Housing Resources
Language
Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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