Regional Community Engagement Leader – Safe Families Oklahoma – FT

Position Summary

Location- Durant, OK

Safe Families Oklahoma (SFO), a program of It’s My Community Initiative (IMCI), is a mission-driven, innovative strategy for strengthening vulnerable families offering temporary living solutions for children. We focus on minimizing the risk for abuse or neglect, while giving parents the time and support they need to help their families thrive, through the engagement of community partners to recruit and support a volunteer network of host families, coaches, and family friends.

The Safe Families Community Engagement Leader provides leadership and direction for the development and execution of church, volunteer and community partner engagement in their region. Establishing relationships with churches, volunteers, and community stakeholders to ensure a robust network of resources and connections to support vulnerable families in their respective communities.

Essential Job Functions

Build and cultivate partnerships with government entities, nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, or service providers for the purpose of generating referrals and support services for families in crisis and their children
Collaborate with the Safe Families Director, program team and marketing partners to ensure outreach and development strategies and materials are effective for local community
Support the ongoing development of the Safe Families program including assisting with fundraising efforts, proposal writing, record keeping, report generation
Track partner engagement and follow-up of resources and referrals
Raise community education and awareness of vulnerable families and Safe Families Oklahoma
Point person for recruitment efforts, to include church recruitment, volunteer fairs or community networking events throughout the year
Point Person for engaging area volunteers through recruitment and beginning the volunteer onboarding process
Develop Community Outreach Team to further support engagement
Support Regional Hosting and Referral Coordinator related to participant families
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, non profit management, or related field, required or 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Training regarding providing social services to vulnerable families and/or child welfare issues, preferred
Experience
Experience working with database/management information systems, preferred
3+ years of familiarity or experience with faith-based or similar programs/services, to include outreach, intake, and case management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Frequent in-state travel
Demonstrate understanding of barriers facing families that seek support from Safe Families, consistently demonstrate rapport building and interact in a manner that is non-judgmental
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact and diplomacy
Knowledge of area services and community systems serving children and their families
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening/weekend hours, as needed
Maintain a valid Driver’s License

IMCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.