Outreach Specialist ICIRR

About the role

The ICIRR Immigrant Family Resource Program at SGA seeks a part-time individual to provide vital services to low-income immigrant families and others with limited English proficiency. The role involves community outreach, educational workshops, and support services.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, establish, and nurture relationships with community-based organizations, schools, and healthcare facilities.
• Assist clients in developing social support networks and accessing necessary resources.
• Conduct community education sessions about public benefits available to immigrants in Illinois.
• Work collaboratively with team members to attend outreach events and prepare marketing materials.
• Collect outreach sign-in logs and maintain an updated Outreach Activities binder for programmatic audits.
• Follow up with individuals reached out to at outreach events to schedule appointments for services eligibility screening and document requirements.
• Track outcomes from each outreach event to measure recruitment success.
• Organize and facilitate community workshops to educate the community on accessing income supports services.
• Interpret and facilitate communication at outreach events and workshops.
• Participate in community events after normal business hours and on weekends.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required, associate's degree in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Experience in conducting workshop development and group trainings.
• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Experience in case management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to network and develop professional partnerships.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in large public settings.
• Valid Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance.

Benefits

This position is eligible for part-time/seasonal benefits including a 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.