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Company Name : State of Arizona
Location : Phoenix, AZ 85007
Position : COMMUNITY OUTREACH LIAISON

Job Description : The Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Community Outreach Liaison with the Assistant Director’s Office. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.

You promote the wide variety of available services provided by the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) to help people achieve or maintain their highest level of independence and self-sufficiency. Educating, informing, and speaking passionately and earnestly about our services to diverse audiences and organizations statewide at a variety of community awareness events, conferences, meetings, etc. will be a major portion of your job. You build and maintain rapport with internal and external networks (e.g., agency staff, community organizations, hospitals, employers, shelters, non-profits, tribal nations, etc.). You Coordinate resources within the community and create brochures, pamphlets, handouts, etc. for distribution to the community and organizations.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

This position works primarily from the successful candidate’s Arizona home office but statewide travel as well as in-person attendance at the worksite location for mandatory meetings, trainings, etc. is required. Worksite location: 1789 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Job Duties:

Provide outreach, education, and information to a variety of individuals and organizations statewide regarding services available and provided by DAAS. Prepare for and participate at conferences, community events, meetings, etc. Distribute informational pamphlets, referrals for assistance, answer general questions, etc. Nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners.
Collaborate with staff and community organization groups statewide to facilitate design, development, modification and implementation of projects and programs for new and recurring community engagements on behalf of DAAS (e.g., meetings, collaborations, presentations, and information booths) with the goal of increasing community awareness of services and available resources
Coordinate resources within the division and community. Represent the Division at meetings with other governmental jurisdictions and before various community groups.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Community programs and resources
Social services and community programs and resources
Customer service techniques

Skill in:

Oral and written communication
Time management and organization
Public speaking
using a variety of computer software packages (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Suite, PowerPoint, etc.)

Ability to:

Establish, build and maintain rapport with diverse individuals, groups within the community, and internal and external networks
Write clear, concise and accurate reports
Work independently, schedule and organize own time and manage multiple projects
Learn to apply and interpret applicable federal and state statutes and DES and DAAS policies and procedures

Selective Preference(s):

Prefer Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, social work, sociology or closely related field and 2 years of community relations, public affairs, outreach activities or non-profit fundraising experience; OR 1 year as a Human Service Specialist 3 in AZ state government. Experience in public speaking and presentations is highly desirable. Experience working in Adult Protective Services is desirable.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

In-state travel is required. Includes evening, some weekends and overnight stays and varies throughout the week with minimal advance notice. The position will require the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11). Individuals may be required to use their personal motor vehicle.
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
A.R.S. 41-1968 Employee shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults, prior to the start of their employment.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package that is unmatched by the private sector and a culture that encourages team success and advocates for personal advancement.

Affordable Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance
10 holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off – start earning it your 1st day
Eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
Contribute to, and participate in the Arizona State Retirement System
Ride Share and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement Opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity to participate in the Remote Work Program where the employee telecommutes primarily from home and when required in the office

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please call Brenda Vega at (520) 279-4525 or email DAASHR@azdes.gov. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (602) 542-0400. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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