Referral and Outreach Coordinator
KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM · Waterville, ME · 1 wk ago
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KVCAP strengthens individuals, families, and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty. This role represents the Maine Families Home Visiting Program and Family Enrichment Councils (FECs) in the community, managing referrals and connecting prospective clients to agency and community resources. This is a remote position requiring regular in-person participation at meetings and activities throughout Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
Responsibilities
- Manages referrals to the Maine Families Home Visiting Program and oversees a waitlist when applicable.
- Initiates and maintains community partnerships to improve family supports and increase referrals, with a focus on area hospitals and medical providers.
- Represents the Social Services department at community events and assists in planning department-hosted events as needed.
- Distributes concrete supports to families, such as diapers and cribettes through the Cribs for Kids program.
- Supports the Maine Families program as a trained Family Visitor, partnering with families to provide home visiting services using a strengths-based approach as needed.
Requirements
- Associates Degree or equivalent college credits.
- Minimum of three years of experience in Social Services, Early Childhood, Social Work, or a related field, and at least two years of supervised work experience with families and young children.
- Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, DHHS, DMV, National Sex Offender Registry, and Fraud background checks.
- Vehicle with liability insurance.
- A resume highlighting experience with young children must be included with your application.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays plus one additional day during your birthday month.
- Low-cost health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
- Generous paid time off program starting at 4 weeks per year.
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan with employer contribution and match.
- Annual CSA program delivering a weekly box of food from local farms for 20+ weeks.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Mileage reimbursement.
Pay
$22.23–$24.45 hourly.