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Position Summary
The Community Outreach Coordinator/Case Manager work with both the Prevention Education Team and the Community Partners Team. This role requires a high level of professional judgment, discretion, and decision-making to navigate unique family dynamics, assesses needs, and develop individualized service plans. They will conduct home visits, intakes, and assessments as well as provide ongoing case management. They will provide a quick response to connect families to needed services and resources. At the Family Resource Center, they will lead programming such as the Prenatal Support Group to individuals and small groups and help connect families to local resources. This position will be eliminating barriers for families to access services including mental health care, medical care, and social services. While Supervision and team support are available, the Community Outreach Coordinator/Case Manager primarily works solo throughout the day, managing their schedule, prioritizing needs, and ensuring that families receive consistent, high- quality support to promote safety, stability, and well-being.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Successfully assess the needs of families to refer to appropriate services in the community.
- Conduct creative and persistent outreach to engage families into services (including, but not limited to, face-to-face visits, drop-bys, phone calls/texts).
- Provide intake and assessment of assigned families within required timelines and use program database and agency equipment to complete documentation and other job duties.
- Visit individuals in homes and provide information on agency services and connect families to supportive service for their needs to prevent child abuse and neglect.
- Complete scheduled appointments within the parameters of the specific program involved.
- Complete case notes in a detailed, yet succinct, finished format.
- Maintain data, including demographics, referral sources, and medical visits.
- Maintain and create data systems including visit summaries, demographics, assessments, etc.
- Collaborate with partners inside the organization and in the community.
- Establish an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental, trusting relationship with parent(s), using independent judgment and adjusting as needed.
- Assist families with medical and follow up appointments as needed.
- Provide client transportation as necessary to complete goals of the program and client case plan.
- Assist with crisis assistance as needed, such as hands-on lice treatments.
- Exercise discretion and judgment in identifying plans of action to achieve goals and objectives, including day-to-day direct contact with clients, government entities, other agencies, and courts.
- Advocate on behalf of the client and link the family to additional community resources and services.
- Complete all required paperwork in various databases within established format and deadlines.
- Work within an environment of frequently changing priorities, deadlines and duties.
- Identify, contact, and maintain knowledge of formal and informal resources in the community that provide family support and recreational activities.
· Teach and role model parenting techniques to the family using approved methods and materials. · Teach home management, financial management, childcare, discipline, nutrition and personal skills as appropriate.
- Educate the community on child abuse prevention including but not limited to bullying, internet safety, child abuse and neglect indicators, human trafficking, suicide prevention, and gun safety.
- Track, analyze, and report survey results and data collected from trainings.
- Develop, coordinate, and execute informational presentations at conferences, speaking engagements, etc.
· Track exposure of agency at area events, speaking engagements, seminars, expo booths, etc. · Report any case that may involve “imminent harm” or “threatened harm” to a supervisor immediately.
- Attend 12 hours of in-service training sessions per year.
- Meet with supervisor for supervision as required by service standards, department requirements and best practices of supervision.
- Attend court hearings, case conferences, team meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Travel is expected for this position. Must be able to travel within all counties in the service area. These counties could include Allen, Whitley, DeKalb, Noble, Steuben, LaGrange, and Huntington Counties.
SCORECARD
- Meeting all standards and outcomes outlined by contracts and agency expectations. This includes connecting families to medical care, providing families access to resources such as short-term respite care, creating connections with the medical community to education on child abuse and neglect as well as services available to families.
- Completing necessary documentation for each service within the required time frames.
- Submitting mileage and entering payroll on-time weekly.
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs other duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS (CORE COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)
- Communication (Verbal/Written)
- Relationship/ Rapport Building
- Ethical Practice
- Trauma Informed Approach
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Resiliency
- Continuous Learning
- Personal Accountability
- Problem-solving
- Demonstrates maturity
Position Summary
The Community Outreach Coordinator/Case Manager work with both the Prevention Education Team and the Community Partners Team. This role requires a high level of professional judgment, discretion, and decision-making to navigate unique family dynamics, assesses needs, and develop individualized service plans. They will conduct home visits, intakes, and assessments as well as provide ongoing case management. They will provide a quick response to connect families to needed services and resources. At the Family Resource Center, they will lead programming such as the Prenatal Support Group to individuals and small groups and help connect families to local resources. This position will be eliminating barriers for families to access services including mental health care, medical care, and social services. While Supervision and team support are available, the Community Outreach Coordinator/Case Manager primarily works solo throughout the day, managing their schedule, prioritizing needs, and ensuring that families receive consistent, high- quality support to promote safety, stability, and well-being.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Successfully assess the needs of families to refer to appropriate services in the community.
- Conduct creative and persistent outreach to engage families into services (including, but not limited to, face-to-face visits, drop-bys, phone calls/texts).
- Provide intake and assessment of assigned families within required timelines and use program database and agency equipment to complete documentation and other job duties.
- Visit individuals in homes and provide information on agency services and connect families to supportive service for their needs to prevent child abuse and neglect.
- Complete scheduled appointments within the parameters of the specific program involved.
- Complete case notes in a detailed, yet succinct, finished format.
- Maintain data, including demographics, referral sources, and medical visits.
- Maintain and create data systems including visit summaries, demographics, assessments, etc.
- Collaborate with partners inside the organization and in the community.
- Establish an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental, trusting relationship with parent(s), using independent judgment and adjusting as needed.
- Assist families with medical and follow up appointments as needed.
- Provide client transportation as necessary to complete goals of the program and client case plan.
- Assist with crisis assistance as needed, such as hands-on lice treatments.
- Exercise discretion and judgment in identifying plans of action to achieve goals and objectives, including day-to-day direct contact with clients, government entities, other agencies, and courts.
- Advocate on behalf of the client and link the family to additional community resources and services.
- Complete all required paperwork in various databases within established format and deadlines.
- Work within an environment of frequently changing priorities, deadlines and duties.
- Identify, contact, and maintain knowledge of formal and informal resources in the community that provide family support and recreational activities.
· Teach and role model parenting techniques to the family using approved methods and materials. · Teach home management, financial management, childcare, discipline, nutrition and personal skills as appropriate.
- Educate the community on child abuse prevention including but not limited to bullying, internet safety, child abuse and neglect indicators, human trafficking, suicide prevention, and gun safety.
- Track, analyze, and report survey results and data collected from trainings.
- Develop, coordinate, and execute informational presentations at conferences, speaking engagements, etc.
· Track exposure of agency at area events, speaking engagements, seminars, expo booths, etc. · Report any case that may involve “imminent harm” or “threatened harm” to a supervisor immediately.
- Attend 12 hours of in-service training sessions per year.
- Meet with supervisor for supervision as required by service standards, department requirements and best practices of supervision.
- Attend court hearings, case conferences, team meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Travel is expected for this position. Must be able to travel within all counties in the service area. These counties could include Allen, Whitley, DeKalb, Noble, Steuben, LaGrange, and Huntington Counties.
SCORECARD
- Meeting all standards and outcomes outlined by contracts and agency expectations. This includes connecting families to medical care, providing families access to resources such as short-term respite care, creating connections with the medical community to education on child abuse and neglect as well as services available to families.
- Completing necessary documentation for each service within the required time frames.
- Submitting mileage and entering payroll on-time weekly.
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs other duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS (CORE COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)
- Communication (Verbal/Written)
- Relationship/ Rapport Building
- Ethical Practice
- Trauma Informed Approach
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Resiliency
- Continuous Learning
- Personal Accountability
- Problem-solving
- Demonstrates maturity
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Who's Hiring
- Maximus10
- Fleet Feet10
- Upward Health7
- CableSouth Media III7
- GT Independence5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community outreach specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience conducting community education, outreach, or engagement programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database or case management software
- Bilingual or multilingual ability, particularly Spanish, preferred or required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field-based outreach activities
Tips for Your Community Outreach Specialist Job Search
Quantify your community impact clearly
Hiring managers in outreach roles want numbers behind your work. Replace vague phrases like 'organized events' with specific outcomes: how many community members you reached, how many partners you recruited, or how attendance grew under your coordination.
Tailor your resume to the population served
Community outreach roles are deeply context-specific. A role serving Spanish-speaking residents requires different language than one focused on veterans or youth. Mirror the population language in the job posting across your resume bullet points and cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community outreach specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight coalition and partner relationships
Outreach employers screen heavily for relationship-building experience. Name specific types of partners you have worked with, such as faith-based organizations, school districts, or public health departments, to signal you can operate inside established community networks.
Prepare a community scenario for your interview
Most outreach interviews include a behavioral question about reaching a disengaged or hard-to-serve population. Prepare a specific story that walks through how you identified the barrier, adapted your approach, and measured whether the outreach worked.
Negotiate using program scope, not just title
Salary bands for outreach roles vary widely based on funding source, caseload size, and travel requirements. When negotiating, anchor your ask to the scope of the program you will manage and the geographic coverage expected, not just your years of experience.
Community Outreach Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community outreach specialists?
Maximus, Fleet Feet, and Upward Health are hiring the most community outreach specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit health systems and government-funded social service agencies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many community outreach specialist jobs are remote?
About 38% of community outreach specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is more field-dependent than most. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include grant-funded communications work, digital health outreach, and program coordination roles that do not require direct door-to-door or site-based engagement.
How do you become a community outreach specialist?
Most community outreach specialists start with a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, or a related field, then build direct experience through volunteer coordination, case management, or community health work. Gaining fluency in a second language, earning a certification in public health or nonprofit management, and building a portfolio of programs you have organized or events you have led all strengthen your candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a community outreach specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level community outreach specialist roles exist, particularly at nonprofits and government agencies with AmeriCorps affiliations or volunteer program pipelines. Employers at this level prioritize lived experience with the population being served, language skills, and demonstrated commitment through volunteer or internship work over years of paid experience. Applying to programs with structured onboarding and a defined service population gives you the strongest starting point.
What does the community outreach specialist interview process look like?
Most community outreach specialist interviews include a phone screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a panel interview with program staff and sometimes a community partner representative. Expect behavioral questions about navigating resistance from community members, coordinating with partner organizations, and measuring outreach effectiveness. Some employers also ask for a writing sample, a brief presentation, or a scenario exercise before a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to community outreach specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to community outreach specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, location preference, and area of focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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