Wellpoint Care Network is seeking a competent, compassionate, and service-oriented professional to serve as our Community Outreach Specialist.

Do you enjoy being a part of a diverse and dynamic team? Are you looking for a rewarding job with career growth potential? If so, consider working at Wellpoint Care Network – the 2021 BizTimes large non-profit of the year.

Wellpoint is a community-facing, human-serving nonprofit organization with deep roots in Milwaukee and over 170 years of experience providing therapeutic services for children adults, and families to overcome the effects of generations of trauma and adversity.

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Job Overview:*
The Community Outreach Specialist assists Wellpoint Care Network staff and Clients in identifying community partners that may help strengthen client’s needs under the 5 pillars of stability: health, housing employment, education, and caring connections. The Specialists provide consultation in conducting and documenting assessments of family needs in the five pillar areas, for each family served by Wellpoint.

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Qualifications:*

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related degree required
• 2 years’ work experience in child welfare or social service setting with a preference for work with community agencies.
• Experience in relationship-building with both internal and external partners.
• Understanding of and experience in working with diverse communities and families.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.

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Duties:*
Community Outreach and Relationship Building- Maintains current community partnerships based on the ongoing needs of families served by Wellpoint as well as proactively seeks out new community partnerships based on the identified needs of children and families in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Family Assessment and Delivery of Direct Services - Performs ongoing needs assessment with individual program areas as requested based on the five pillars of family stability: education, employment, health, housing, caring connections.
Program Growth and Development - Takes an active role in Agency and program development activities to help improve the quality of services offered by Wellpoint and enhance Agency growth and community partnerships.
Record Maintenance - Develops and maintains internal resource directory of community partners and resources.

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Position Details & Extras:*

• Full-time with benefits.
• Hybrid on-site/remote work is available with reliable broadband connection.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) may apply.
• Interaction with personnel, clients, family members, visitors, volunteers, interns, and vendors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Fast paced, flexible work schedule.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.

Wellpoint provides a rich continuum of services, including:

• Mental Health Services
• Child & Family Well-being
• Training and Consultation

We are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. For more information, visit our website www.wellpointcare.org.

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To protect the health and well-being of our employees, clients and community members we come in contact with on a daily basis, Wellpoint has decided to mandate the COVID vaccine for all employees or be approved with a qualified exemption. Please note that job candidates must be partially vaccinated within thirty (30) days of hire, and fully vaccinated within sixty (60) days of hire or approved for an exemption._

Wellpoint is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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