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Job Description
COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER SENIOR JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Community Outreach Worker Senior
Dept./Division: PHSS - Developmental
Disabilities
Job Class Code: PH265S
Pay Grade: 119 PCN: 1326003
FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: August 2025
Representation Status: Represented Revision Date: November 2025
Reports To: Social Services Supervisor
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, promotes community awareness of developmental disabilities services; presents resource education materials and outreach services; conducts educational forums and events to promote access to relevant services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
• Oversees and coordinates outreach and community information regarding activities throughout Lewis County in compliance with Washington State Developmental Disabilities Community Services program standards.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts community outreach programs, community events, workshops, conferences and discussion groups to promote access to developmental disability and other applicable supports and services.
• Educates the public on developmental disability resources and community services available through Public Health & Social Services Department and other community agencies.
• Prepares public exhibits, and distributes brochures, flyers, posters, and other materials for resource promotion activities to the public, community agencies, and support groups.
• Provides education and resource navigation to clients and their families, social contacts, and the community; documents client information and provides referrals to medical and community services agencies.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and/or participates in meetings with developmental disability and transition partners.
• Set ups and maintains program files on clients, assuring client confidentiality at all times; assists clients with community program application process.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to potentially eligible clients on assigned topics. • Documents client service delivery in program reports as required. • Assists in compiling and maintaining records, reports and statistical information.
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• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, personnel records and County information; complies with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and off-site environments, including community locations; work involves light physical demands and frequent use of a personal computer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Education, experience, certifications, etc.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND four (4) years' experience in a disability or social services program.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Specific technical training and certifications may be required. PREFERRED: Education, experience, certifications, etc. COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of:
• Development Disabilities, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation programs and DDA best practices.
• School based transition and supported employment services.
• Applicable laws and regulations covering social service and disability programs.
• Community service agencies and other governmental assistance programs.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Business and personal computers, and standard software applications.
Skills in:
• Assessing community needs, providing outreach and advocacy services, and making eligibility
recommendations based on observations and interviews.
• Presenting information to potentially eligible clients and the public.
• Facilitating stakeholder meetings
• Interacting with people of all social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Maintaining accurate records.
Ability to:
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• Learn and follow County policies and procedures. • Operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
Behaviors: Regular, reliable attendance
As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.
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Additional Information
Core Benefits:- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
- Retirement
- Long-term Disability
- EAP Program
For additional benefit and compensation information, please see attached documents.
This recruitment is open to any qualified applicant, with preference given to any qualified Teamsters Combined represented employee. The recruitment will remain open until December 5, 2025 @ 11:59 PM -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Lewis County, WA
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