Outreach Resource Director at Rochelle Park

OUTREACH RESOURCE DIRECTOR NEEDED

About Us:

• Bergens Promise is a government funded, not-for-profit agency, dedicated to organizing and coordinating services, resources and supports for children and adolescents in Bergen County, New Jersey, with moderate to serious emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Bergens Promise is an organization which believes in a unique model of care that builds on the identified strengths and assets already present within the young person and his or her family.
• Bergens Promise helps to form a network of support around the child (or adolescent) with people who truly care about the future of the young person in crisis.  The goal of this support system is to keep the child in his or her home, school and community, and out of trouble.
• Bergens Promise provides skilled care management to children and their families utilizing both traditional mental health services and creative community opportunities available to Bergen County residents.

Job Description:

As Outreach Resource Director you will manage all activities related to promoting community knowledge about Bergens Promise services and securing community support and participation.

Major Duties:

• Develop, recruit and create resources to meet the needs of children and families.
• Develop and maintain a current and accurate community provider directory.
• Ensure that feedback from internal Agency staff, as well as, the Family Support Organization is utilized in the development and maintenance of the directory.
• Ensure that new provider information is submitted to the Contract Service Administrator utilizing the New Provider Set-Up Form.
• Work with Quality Assurance Director to conduct analysis of relevant data for report purposes and for maintenance of the Agencys resource directory.
• Utilize data gathered from Agency staff, feedback and analysis to suggest service areas in need of further development.  Develop resources in these under-utilized areas.
• Educate staff and community about resources.
• Assist Care Managers in linking families with needed community services.
• Educate and inform the community about Bergens Promise, including the latest developments and accomplishments.
• Develop tools and procedures to assist with care management functions.
• Plan and facilitate Agency and community workshops and events.
• Facilitate and expand the Support that Empowers and Provides Sustainability (STEPS) committee.
• Develop and produce Agency print and electronic media, including but not limited to newsletters and the Agencys website.
• Provide detailed reports to the Executive Director as required.

BERGENS PROMISE IS

 Requirements

 

• MA Degree required. 

 

• 2+ years of Community Resource/Outreach experience, preferably in a not-for-profit setting.

 

• Detail-oriented.

 

• Flexible work style.

 

• High Energy, outgoing and passionate.

 

• Superior people skills.

 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

 

 

• Superior writing and grammar skills a must.

 

• Computer Savvy.

 

• Valid drivers license.

 

• Bi-lingual a PLUS.

 

 

Bergens Promise offers an excellent benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Pension Plan, 403(b), Life Insurance, AFLAC and Long Term Care supplemental insurance plans as well as liberal time off benefits including vacation, personal and sick time and 13 paid holidays each year.

Please include cover letter, resume and salary history when applying for this position.

Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Rochelle Park, Company: Bergen's Promise, Inc..