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Project Self-Sufficiency Community Alignment Specialist in Newton, New Jersey

Experienced professional needed to develop and maintain relationships with agencies that serve pregnant people, children birth to five, and their families for the purposes of establishing reciprocal referral networks and generating representation on the Community Advisory Board.Responsibilities:•Attend all required meetings and training deemed necessary by DCF.•Identify key contacts with local partner agencies and establish and maintain relationships, partnerships, and coalitions with community resources and services.•Maintain ongoing relationships and conduct routine follow-up meetings with the prenatal and pediatric care providers.•Support nurse home visitors as they connect families with community resources.•Support and monitor the Post Visit Connection process to identify unmet community resource needs and/or referrals, customer satisfaction, and problem solve solutions for the community.•Market the program by communicating with referral sources, groups that interact with families, and community leaders. •Participate in relevant local and/or regional committees and task forces to communicate and collaborate regarding community early childhood and perinatal needs.•Participate in joint community advisory board to assist in coordinating services within the early childhood system of care.•Facilitate referral process and alignment of resources.•Compile and maintain records, reports, and documentation of program activities regarding community relations for use in program evaluation.•Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. Qualifications:•Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with additional related experience. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills•Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a range of community stakeholders. •High level of familiarity with county health and social services.•Understanding of and experience in communication, marketing, public relations, public speaking, and grant writing. •Leadership skills and a willingness to take initiative and be proactive. •Ability to work independently, as well as in teams. •Ability to accept personal differences, establish trusting relationships, and work with culturally diverse populations. •Experience with Microsoft Office software and social media platforms.Full time. Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Salary commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.

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