Community Engagement Coordinator

Overview

Youth Villages is a non-profit organization helping youth, young people, and their families across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges.

As a leader in the field of youth mental and behavioral health, Youth Villages earns its status as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented non-profits as recognized by Harvard Business School, .

News & World Report and The White House.

Our commitment to helping youth and families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

With a dedicated staff of more than 4,200 working in 26 states and the District of Columbia, the organization serves more than 39,000 youth annually, further increasing our impact through partnerships and advocacy.

Responsibilities

Looking for candidates residing in the areas of : LaFayette, Shreveport, Monroe, Lake Charles, or Thibodau. These are the areas were our partner agencies provide our community-based services.

Our Strategic Partnerships department is seeking a passionate team player to join our ambitious team as a Community Engagement Coordinator.

This is a new position that will be essential to the Strategic Partnership department’s evidence-based program replication work with public and private non-profit agencies across the country.

Since the launch of Strategic Partnerships in 2016, the department has grown to 30 staff, supporting 26 implementing agencies across ten states and DC, and serving over 2,000 youth and families annually.

Working on the Strategic Partnerships team means collaborating with purpose-driven people on high-impact projects, making a direct impact on youth, families, and communities to achieve long-lasting systemic change.

The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) will utilize strong engagement skills to act as a bridge between local program stakeholders, implementing providers and referral sources to increase program awareness and equitable access for all families in need of intensive in-home services.

They will function as on-the-ground referral management support, leaning on solid organizational skills to bolster program marketing materials and plans.

The CEC will leverage strong relational skills, engaging local champions, advocacy groups and families to participate in a Lived Expert Family Fellowship.

This individual collaborates closely with Strategic Partnership’s Relationship Management and Program Implementation teams to execute on strategies.

They will also work on special projects as requested by leadership, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Together with leadership, identify key stakeholders for projects
• Support partner organizations in developing robust marketing plans
• Attend and co-facilitate ongoing census and referral focused meetings
• Build strong relationships with key community stakeholders including referral sources, implementing provider organizations, etc
• Rally together program champion group comprised of local stakeholders
• Actively address and mitigate any barriers to ensure adequate referral flow and no referral barriers
• Engage in existing family-based coalitions and local advocacy groups
• Actively engage in and support Lived Expert Family Fellowship
• Develop and implement outreach and engagement strategies to strengthen local community engagement
• Reside in Louisiana and anticipate frequent local travel; up to 75%

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The candidate must also be a self-motivated and hard-working individual who is willing to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Communication Skills : Effective verbal and written communication is essential for explaining program details, responding to inquiries, and local community involvement.
• Problem-Solving : Community Engagement Coordinators often encounter challenges related to resolving referral barriers.
• Interpersonal Skills : Building and maintaining positive client relationships involves empathy, active listening, and collaboration.
• Attention to Detail : Accuracy in capturing market related data and reporting out on trends is vital.
• Adaptability : Must be able to quickly adapt if priorities of focus change. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. (relevant coursework to support primary job duties / responsibilities)
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience with non-profit organizations strongly preferred

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