Community Outreach Assistant Job Salinas area,California USA,Healthcare

Salinas Police Department is seeking to fill a Community Outreach Assistant position in the Police Department to support community outreach and youth diversion programs. The goal is to connect with youth and the community through individual and group education, prevention, and intervention activities. Any prospective candidate will need to pass a thorough background investigation before being hired by the Salinas Police Department.

Summary

of Duties

Performs a variety of field, community engagement, public outreach and administrative support duties related to operation and service programs and/or major planning initiatives of the Police Department.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a single level job classification in the Police Department. Work is clearly defined and supervised. Performs basic paraprofessional and technical assistance with defined goals, objectives, and procedures.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Department Director designee. May serve as lead and exercise functional supervision of lower-level temporary staff and/or volunteers.

Responsibilities

Assists in the implementation of department operation and service programs or planning initiatives/community engagement efforts.

Assists with planning and conducting community outreach events, workshops, trainings and other meetings.

Assists with the coordination of meeting logistics including securing venues, obtaining supplies and materials, arranging for childcare, refreshments and meeting/event set-up and clean-up.

Prepares and distributes meeting notices, flyers, surveys, and outreach materials.

Responds to letters, public inquiries, e‑mails, and other communications.

Maintains contact lists in both written and/or electronic formats.

Utilizes social media platforms to engage and inform members of the community.

Prepares and/or gives presentations (i.e. PowerPoint) to the general public, community organizations and others.

Facilitates small group and other community engagement activities.

Prepares meeting agendas and follow-up notes; records community input.

Performs basic research to assist the preparation of reports, surveys, studies or other documents.

Coordinates, interacts and confers with other City Departments.

Serves as liaison between other government agencies, non‑profit organizations and ad hoc committees for special community service projects, etc.

Interprets and conveys applicable City policies, rules and regulations.

Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of effective organization, program development and implementation.
English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Appropriate writing techniques for writing reports and correspondence
Research methods and procedures
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Principles of local government practices.
Principles of volunteerism and marketing.
Basic clerical and computer skills, including word processing and basic software applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook 365); filing; familiarity with learning materials and effective training techniques.
Other desktop publishing software related to preparing leaflets, brochures and similar materials (such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or MS Publisher) is desired.

Skill in

Understand the organization and operation of the City, community stakeholders and other outside organizations necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Promote the mission, values and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Prepare outreach materials and assist with meeting logistics.
Utilize social media and email.
Read, understand, apply and explain City programs, regulations and planning initiatives/efforts.
Give public presentations to a wide range of large and small audiences.
Guide small group activities and discussions.
Conduct web/online research.
Work cooperatively with other City departments and outside agencies.
Occasionally work holidays, weekends and evenings when necessary.
Work independently. Analyze situations and adopt…


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