Community Engagement Specialist

Company: Center for Developmentally Disabled
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Community Engagement Specialist $20/hr to $21/hr



Hey you---yes you! Thanks for stopping by. We know that job searching can be quite the job itself, so we'll get straight to the point. We are seeking an energetic Community Engagement Specialist to join our team. While we are excited to get to know you, let's start by telling you a little about us!



CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 YEARS with the goal of adding 50+ more in our sight!



Ready to see what we can offer you? Keep reading!



CDD offers a wide range of benefits:

--- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

--- Paid ongoing training.

--- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care

--- Long- and short-term disability

--- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

--- Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)

--- 401(k) with 6% agency match

--- Paid holidays

--- Vacation and Sick pay.



Now that we've introduced ourselves, lets give you a rundown of what you'll be doing.



As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will:

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• Cultivate and grow CDD general volunteer group within each agency program.
  
• Manage CDD volunteer be-friending program, to include working with EITAS to manage grant funding and collaboration with CDO to pursue continued grant funding.
  
• Provide outreach to agencies, organizations, and corporations to recruit volunteers.
  
• Provide retention efforts to maintain on-going volunteers within agency programs.
  
• Create marketing, messaging, and training materials (written and verbal) for volunteer recruitment, training, and retention.
  
• Develop social media posts highlighting the CDD volunteer program and be-friending program.
  
• Create monthly newsletters to showcase the activities and accomplishments of individuals and the organization.
  
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community volunteers, staff, and individuals.
  
• Assist Recreation Coordinator with planning and execution of events that involve staff, individuals, and volunteers.
  
• Assist Development Director with pre- and post-event activities including but not limited to entering auction items into database, entering guest and sale information into database, working at events, thank you letters, and clean-up.
  
  
  
  
  
  You would probably be great for this role if you have the following:
  
  
  --- High School diploma.
  
  --- Minimum one year's experience working with volunteers and/or volunteer programs.
  
  --- Bachelor's degree (Preferred but not required)
  
  --- Three years' experience working with volunteers and/or volunteer programs.(Preferred but not required)
  
  
  
  
  If you've made it to the end, then go ahead and apply!
  
  
  
  Please note that you give permission for CDD to conduct background screenings as your employment is contingent until results are verified. We want you to know the following will occur:
  
  A request for a background check will be conducted which will include criminal history, abuse and neglect and sex offender registry.
  
  Motor vehicle report check
  
  Employment and/or personal reference checks
  
  Education verification and license/certification checks (where applicable)
  
  
  
  
  Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972 serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities within the greater Kansas City, MO area. CDD provides residential care services, employment services, day habilitation to adults, and a private school for students who are referred through the Kansas City Missouri area.
  
  
  
  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law
  Compensation details: 20-21 Hourly WagePI272d5549d565-31181-34368941

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