EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR II

Missouri Prevention Science Institute

Outreach Coordinator

We are searching for an individual to fill an Outreach Coordinator position for the Family Access Center for Excellence (FACE) of Boone County, Missouri. FACE Community-Based Services is a community access center that provides evidence-based clinical case management funded by the Boone County Children Services Fund. It is affiliated with the University of Missouri's Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, the Missouri Prevention Science Institute, the Department of Psychological Sciences, and the School of Social Work. FACE is an innovative approach to coordinating and improving the mental and physical health, well-being, and safety of children and families in Boone County, MO. FACE evidence-based services promote and empower family involvement and choice throughout the creation and progress towards case management goals.

Outreach Coordinator will:

• Utilizes the evidence-based practice of Motivational Interviewing while engaging families across the community. Contacts families to share about our services and schedule an appointment with those interested in case management services.
• Participates in ongoing community level meetings with other agencies and/or service providers to increase collaborative efforts. Develops working relationships with various sectors (schools, law enforcement, etc.) and community agencies / service providers to raise awareness regarding our services and increase referrals received.
• Assists in the development and distribution of outreach materials and PowerPoints for community tabling events, presentations, etc. Participates in tabling events across the community and provides presentations to sectors and community agencies re: our services and referral processes.
• Maintains documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR) re: client demographics, referrer information, appointment scheduling, families presenting concerns, and other pertinent data and information. Participates in ongoing internal agency meetings, case consultations, and supervision.
• Connects families experiencing a safety concern or crisis to a trained co-worker that can provide the level of support needed. Creates menus of service options to provide families and community service providers based on concerns, preferences, insurance, financial situation, and other factors.
• Participates in monthly all staff meetings, weekly team meetings, and supervision that occur in-person at the office and/or via telehealth
  

The Outreach Coordinator position is a full-time, remote position. FACE hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Position includes some evening and/or weekend hours to participate in community events and meetings across Boone County as they occur. Position includes attending in-person monthly and weekly agency meetings at the office. A portion of working hours may occur remotely at the employee's residence, thus the position includes the ability to have a confidential space at home in which to work.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Prior experience working with various populations is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:

• Ability to provide supportive experiences for families and community referrers in-person or via telehealth
• Ability to implement and coordinate outreach activities across Boone County such as providing community presentations and/or participating in tabling events while effectively communicating the agency mission and services
• Ability to collaborate across multiple community disciplines and sectors such as school personnel, law enforcement, medical providers, etc.
• Ability to utilize an electronic medical record to register and schedule families for appointments and complete documentation
• Communication, organizational, and management skills
• Ability to provide service to the program, department, college, and the profession
  

Special consideration to those candidates that meet the preferred qualifications.

Salary Range: $18.87 - $22.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Educational Program Coordinator II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

To Apply: Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php . Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, and (b) names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.
Please contact Adielle Ehret (aehret@faceofboonecounty.org) for questions about the position.

About MPSI: MPSI is a campus Center at the University of Missouri focused on improving the lives of youth, adults, and families through the application of prevention science methods. Faculty members from across campus contribute to the MPSI mission and many full-time and part-time staff and graduate students contribute to these efforts. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $5 million with funded projects focused on rigorous evaluation of interventions, training, and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. MPSI is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its high-quality research and innovative intervention development. More information on MPSI can be found at: http://moprevention.org .

About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu
MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men's Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000 and is designated as a Carnegie Research University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and other opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high-quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art and music enthusiasts.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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