Community Engagement Specialist

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Kansas City, MO, USA
In-Office
44K-46K Annually
Mid level
Other
The Role
Build relationships with community partners and prospective families, coordinate grant-funded programs, recruit and support families, facilitate community groups and informational meetings, identify outreach events, and contribute content for websites, blogs, social media, and print materials.
Summary Generated by Built In
KVC Missouri Community Based Services (Child Placement)
Salary: $43,888-$46,000 annually

Location: (Hybrid) This position will cover our Northwest Region and can be based anywhere in the KC metro and surrounding areas.
Schedule: 
Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (some weekend work or after 5pm work may be required depending on event scheduling), flexible scheduling.

Job Summary
The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community partners and prospective customers. This position serves as a community organizer and works to create strategic partnerships. The Community Engagement Specialist coordinates grant-funded, community programs. Working within these programs primarily involves recruiting families, facilitating groups, building relationships with community agencies, and overseeing thedaily/weekly operations of community programs.


Education: Bachelor's degree in public policy, nonprofit management, social work or a related field. 

Requirements:  

  • Must be 21 years old to apply. 
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with children and families in the direct delivery of social services in a public or private agency.
  • Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required. 
  • Valid driver's license 
  • Valid auto insurance 

Essential Duties:  

  • Assist with planning/implementing community groups and/or outreach events.
  • Facilitate informational meetings in the community.
  • Research/locate community events at which to promote KVC Missouri services and resource needs.
  • Play active role in creating content for KVC Missouri’s website, blog, social media pages, print materials, etc.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

Paid Parental Leave

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

Wellness Benefits

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, nonprofit management, social work, or a related field
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • At least three years of experience working with children and families in the direct delivery of social services at a public or private agency
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Pass a pre-employment physical
  • Pass a background check
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid auto insurance
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The Company
HQ: Olathe, Kansas
1,576 Employees

What We Do

At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive. We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us? Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.

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