Become a TMCSCC Team Member

The Outreach & Support Coordinator oversees community engagement, marketing, referral coordination, and family support activities to ensure successful implementation of the autism screening initiative funded by the Cinotti Health Care Screening and Services Grant Program. This position serves as the bridge between the clinical screening team and community partners, ensuring that families are reached, informed, and supported through the screening, referral, and follow-up process.

The Outreach & Support Coordinator leads the program’s community engagement and follow-up strategies in accordance with state-approved ASD screening protocols and the Florida Department of Health’s Cinotti Grant requirements. All activities must enhance access to screening, reduce barriers, and strengthen coordination between families, community partners, and healthcare providers .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Develop and execute the outreach and communications      plan to increase awareness of free autism screenings in targeted zip      codes.
• Coordinate the scheduling and logistics of community      screening events, health fairs, and mobile outreach activities.
• Supervise and support Community Health Workers in their      outreach, education, and referral activities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with schools,      childcare centers, community organizations, and healthcare providers to      promote screenings and referrals.
• Oversee bi-directional referral systems to ensure that      families screened positive for potential ASD receive timely diagnostic      follow-up and intervention services.
• Track and report outcomes, including number of      screenings, referrals, and follow-up completions, in alignment with      quarterly grant reporting requirements.
• Identify barriers to screening participation (e.g.,      transportation, language, stigma) and implement mitigation strategies in      collaboration with the program team.
• Maintain ongoing communication with referral partners      and track status updates for all referred families.
• Ensure educational and promotional materials are      culturally and linguistically appropriate and compliant with state      communication guidelines.
• Assist in preparing data and narratives for quarterly      reports, including collaboration and outreach summaries.
• Support family engagement through follow-up calls,      information sharing, and assistance navigating local autism resources.
• Represent the program at community events, coalition meetings, and stakeholder gatherings. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Communications, Education, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.  Minimum 3 years of experience in community outreach, public health, or family services. Experience in early childhood screening or developmental assessment preferred. Community Health Worker certification from the Florida Certification Board (preferred).  Training: Completion of program approved training in autism screening instruments (e.g. M-CHAT-R/F, STAT, SCQ) and sensitivity communication with families. Strong knowledge of child development and early-intervention processes. Ability to communicate results effectively and compassionately to families. Cultural competence and ability to work in diverse community settings. Proficiency with data documentation and reporting systems