3660 Shirley Road Youngstown, Ohio 44502
Phone: (330) 781-1808
Position: Program Support & Community Specialist VISTA
The VISTA will increase OCCHA's capacity to deliver high-quality programs that addresses poverty and meets community needs, strengthen partnerships, and expand resources. Their work will directly enhance program effectiveness, sustainability, and community engagement. Specific responsibilities include evaluating all OCCHA programs for alignment with community priorities, identifying areas for improvement, and updating workflows and guidelines as needed. The VISTA will assist in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities to sustain and grow programs, while also supporting marketing and outreach efforts to boost engagement. Additionally, they will help develop partnerships with organizations and stakeholders to enhance program quality and reach, strengthen existing initiatives, and assist in creating new programs that respond to evolving community needs.
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Education , Business/Entrepreneur , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Recruitment .
Member Duties : As a member, duties include evaluating all OCCHA programs to ensure alignment with community priorities and identifying opportunities for improvement. Responsibilities involve reviewing and updating program workflows and guidelines, as well as assisting in the pursuit of funding opportunities and resources to sustain and grow initiatives. Members will also support the development of partnerships with organizations and stakeholders to enhance program quality and expand outreach. In addition, they will contribute to marketing and community engagement efforts, while strengthening existing programs and helping design new ones based on evolving community needs
Interested Candidates please email your resume, along with a letter of interest to Angelica Diaz, Executive Director at adiaz@occhaohio.org and apply directly on AmeriCorps website
Position Title: Family Service Specialist
Supervisor/Reports To: Executive Director
Type of Employment: Part-time 28 hrs. week
Rate per Hour: $15.00 to $17.00
Position Summary: The Family Services Specialist will be responsible for OCCHA’s Family Social Service Program and assist clients in obtaining appropriate services. Must be bilingual and have adequate speaking skills, good office etiquette and the ability to relate and communicate well with staff and the public. The individual must exercise confidentiality of agency business.
Major Accountabilities:
Support the mission and goals of the organization across all departments.
Read, familiarize, and implement OCCHA’s guidelines and policies.
Complete necessary intake forms with clients who are seeking assistance with food, clothing and refer client to other partner agencies. Distribute food to clients and assist in clothing room.
Assess clients' needs and make refer to other partnering agencies for appropriate services such as behavioral health referrals, housing, job and family services, social security, etc.
Provide technical assistance to clients such as phone calls, assisting with applications, assisting with job search.
Maintain open communication with partnering agencies and knowledge of offered programs.
Works with intake clerk to complete intake and client services report.
Works with program coordinator to promote and recruit clients to community outreach events which include health fairs/workshops, educational fairs, and OCCHA community events.
Refers clients seeking behavioral health to Community/Health Liaison. Works with Community Health Liaison to promote the Mental Health Navigator program. Document and maintain client statistical records and reports.
Maintain record of client participation in OCCHA program/community events.
Performs clerical duties; (Data, typing, copying and filing).
Represent the organization positively, dress appropriately in public as a professional representative.
Performs other duties as requested and assigned by the Executive Director.
Position Description: Family Social Service Specialist
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Skills and Qualifications:
Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
Social work background preferred but not necessary. Equivalent Work Experience necessary.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Must have a background check BCI/FBI camp code and
Good oral and written communication skills. Must be organized with attention to detail and follow-through while managing multiple tasks.
Working knowledge of Microsoft office products; (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher), typing, and filing skills.
Ability to work well with partners, youth and their families.
Must have a car, driver’s license and proof of insurance
Physical Aspects of the Job:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the individual is subject to activities which occur inside/outside. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; drive a car, spend hours listening and talking; working via computer, telephone and other electronic devices; light lifting equipment and materials.
Job Opportunities
Become a volunteer in any of the following areas:
Event volunteer
Gala Committee
Food Festival Committee
Job Fair Event
Newsletter Team- gathering photos and stories
Organize Clothing Room
Hola Fest Parade Float