All Jobs
All Jobs
Community Outreach Coordinator CCSS 8151

Community Outreach Coordinator

Full Time • CCSS 8151
Benefits:
  • 403(b) Match
  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
 
The Community Outreach Coordinator will play a vital role in increasing awareness of domestic violence prevention, identification, and intervention services, particularly within underserved communities. You will develop relationships with community partners, engage in outreach initiatives, and serve as a key advocate for survivors while supporting CCSS programs like Safe Start and DV Education. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing the mission of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. 

About Crisis Center for South Suburbia
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Serving thousands of individuals annually across south suburban Chicago, CCSS operates with a commitment to inclusivity, professionalism, and community impact. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to join our team and support our mission to empower survivors. 

Job Description
The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for: 

Underserved Community Outreach & Engagement: 

  • Implement the agency’s outreach plan targeting underserved and marginalized communities.

  • Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with new agencies, organizations, and community partners.

  • Oversee community outreach events, presentations, and activities to increase awareness of CCSS programs and services.

  • Provide information and promotional materials in language-appropriate formats to reach diverse populations.

  • Develop collaborations with staff and partners to address unique barriers survivors face in accessing services.

  • Track outreach activities, monitor service utilization, and maintain accurate documentation of contacts and program impact.

  • Conduct outreach and provide services to historically underserved or marginalized victims of violent crime.

  • Coordinate outreach efforts with other agency advocates to maximize program reach.


Safe Start & DV Education Support:
 
  • Serve as a secondary Safe Start presenter during peak school season.

  • Fill in for the DV Education Coordinator as needed.

  • Provide accurate and compassionate referrals to clients, maintaining knowledge of local social service resources.

  • Liaise with referral sources to strengthen awareness of Safe Start, DV Education, and Community Outreach programs.

  • Represent CCSS at community events, fairs, and public speaking engagements to promote services and volunteer opportunities.


Qualifications:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or a related field.

  • 3-5 years of experience in community outreach, domestic violence, or youth education programs.

  • Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel within the service area.

  • Knowledge of social services and community resources preferred.

  • Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally competent practices.


Top Benefits & Perks:
 
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance.

  • Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits.

  • Paid time off (PTO), including holidays and sick leave.

  • 403(b) retirement matching and performance-based bonuses.

  • Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.


Location:
This position is based in the south suburban Chicago area, providing convenient access to schools, community partners, and local organizations. The location allows for easy travel within the agency’s service area and engagement with underserved communities.
 
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





(if you already have a resume on Indeed)

Or apply here.

* required fields

Location
Or
Or

U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information (Completion is voluntary)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.

Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 4/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.