Community Engagement Specialist

Overview

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference.

• Careers with purpose.
• Teamwork environment.
• Amazing 401K Retirement Plan.
• Envision Paid Life Insurance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• PTO & Vacation.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

The Employment and Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for efficiently managing and executing Envision Dallas' employment and community program offerings. Collaborating closely with the Senior Manager of Programs Services and Outreach and internal departments, this role focuses on enhancing engagement among visually impaired (BVI) participants. Additionally, the specialist gathers user feedback to improve program experiences, defines requirements, and implements policies ensuring alignment with Envision’s mission and core values.

• Organize & implement general operations of VR employment services and community programs as assigned by Senior Manager.
• Organize & implement policies and procedures for program aspects of VR employment services and communicate established goals and guidelines to fellow staff and volunteers.
• Increase engagement of participants within all facets of VR Employment Services.
• Stay current with the knowledge of TWC VR Employment, Work Readiness and Work Experience Services.
• Assist Senior Manager with obtaining and maintaining TWC contract for VR Employment, Work Readiness and Work Experience Services.
• Assist Senior Manager in creating, initiating, and curating programming content and/or training resources needed for Employment, Work Readiness and Work Experience Services at Envision Dallas.
• Identify clients' strengths and advise them on how to use those strengths to secure employment or excel in their chosen career path.
• Provide information on suitable career paths based on clients' skills, qualifications, interests, and experience.
• Develop and implement effective job skills training strategies to help clients overcome employment related challenges.
• Conduct tests to assess clients' job skills and abilities and provide feedback on test results.
• Review clients' resumes and suggest improvements as needed.
• Liaise with employers to identify possible job opportunities for clients with disabilities.
• Provide resources and referrals, and/or assist with teaching clients how to use job related tools, instruments, and equipment correctly.
• Maintain accurate records of clients' progress as mandated by TWC VR Standard for Providers.
• Serve as point of contact for local Texas students and residents to participate and attend nationally sponsored Envision events such as Level Up, Heather’s Camp, or CSP events.
• Maintain tools for outcome measures and evaluation processes to capture data for employment services improvement, realigning where necessary.

• Assist in developing and maintaining professional relationships with vision professionals, community groups and vision resources in the community and state.
• Collaborate with Director of Envision Arts and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to increase engagement for community programs, share community events and elevate the monthly scheduled programs.
• Conduct direct contact or digital mailing to recruit participants in community programs.
• Assist with development of material for newsletters, websites and other communications that promote community programs and services for the visually impaired.
• Drive community engagement through the usage of effective registration software, systems, and websites.
• Help facilitate community programs as needed when volunteers are not available.
• Accommodate the schedule of community program events, activities, and tasks, to include evenings and weekends as needed.
• Maintain tools for outcome measures and evaluation processes to capture data for community programs improvement, realigning where necessary.

• Collaborate with Senior Manager, and internal team leaders to ensure that branding,…