Community Liaison

Job Title: Community Liaison (North Central Healthy Start Coalition) Department: Healthy Start Location: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $47,000 - $50,000; plus benefits Posting Closes: Open until filled JOB SUMMARY The Community Liaison is responsible for increasing awareness of Healthy Start of North Central Florida (HSNCF), promoting Connect, the Coordinated Intake and Referral system, strengthening community partnerships, and increasing referrals to all home visiting and family support programs offered through the Coalition. The Community Liaison serves as a representative of the Coalition throughout the service area and builds relationships with community-based organizations and other partners serving pregnant women, infants, fathers, and families with young children. The position coordinates community outreach and education, community events, social media and public awareness activities, and strategies to increase referrals and engagement across Coalition programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude the management team from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Promote Connect to community-based organizations throughout the service area through outreach, education, presentations, and training. - Educate community organizations and target populations about all home visiting and family support programs available through the Coalition, including program services, eligibility requirements, and referral processes. - Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations and other partners serving pregnant women, infants, fathers, and families with young children to strengthen collaboration and increase referrals to Coalition programs. - Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase awareness of the Coalitions home visiting and family support programs and generate appropriate referrals through Connect. - Represent the Coalition at community meetings, task forces, workgroups, health fairs, and other community events that support maternal, infant, and family health priorities. - Plan and coordinate community outreach and educational activities, including Healthy Start's Bump2Baby Expo, a maternal, infant, and fatherhood health and safety event for expectant families and families with infants up to 12 months of age. - Create, schedule, and manage engaging social media content to promote Coalition home visiting and family support programs, maternal and infant health education, community resources, partnerships, and events. - Research and recommend outreach strategies, marketing approaches, and promotional materials to increase awareness, visibility, and engagement across Coalition programs. - Track outreach activities, community partnerships, social media engagement, and referral trends and use available data to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities to increase referrals. - Assist in developing and maintaining interagency agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with community-based organizations. - Maintain current knowledge of all home visiting and family support programs offered through the Coalition, maternal and infant health issues, community resources, and priorities identified in the Coalition's Service Delivery Plan. - Collaborate with the Coalitions' Outreach Team and other internal staff to coordinate outreach activities, community messaging, and partnership development across programs. - Participate in Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) Liaison meetings and other statewide or regional meetings as assigned. Att nd WellFlorida Council, Healthy Start Coalition, and other required meetings and events in Gainesville, Florida. Comply