DescriptionCommunity Outreach Liaison - ABA Centers of AmericaWorcester, MAAbout ABA Centers of AmericaABA Centers of America is a healthcare innovator experiencing steady growth while revolutionizing the autism care field. We provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to our clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community. Listed by Inc. magazine as the 5th fastest-growing private company in the U.S., we are focused on opening new clinics and remaining self-funded without private equity investment. We're also named in Inc.'s Best in Business list for Health Services, honoring companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.We are currently in 10 states with over 30 clinical service areas, and our roadmap will bring us to more than 50 clinical service areas over the next 12-24 months. We have the resources and talent usually found at a more mature organization, including fully staffed teams to support marketing, IT, accounting, and clinic growth.Growth OpportunityAre you a high-performance business-development professional with proven healthcare experience who knows how to get past gatekeepers and win over docs and healthcare decision-makers? Tired of the same old corporate sales routine? We've got a great opportunity for you with a growing company that makes a real difference in the lives of kids with autism and their families. Join our mission to reduce long waiting times for autism diagnosis and ABA therapy. We are building something special. As a Community Outreach Liaison, you will generate leads, and build strong relationships with families and local organizations.What You'll Do
- Community Engagement and Education
- Develop and implement targeted education and awareness campaigns about ABA services.
- Organize and participate in quality-focused community events such as educational workshops, healthcare expos, and support groups.
- Serve as an educational resource for community stakeholders, including healthcare providers, schools, and families.
- Partner with community organizations to distribute educational materials and increase program visibility.
- Conduct scheduled visits to referral sources, including:
- Pediatricians' offices
- Neurologists' offices
- Speech therapy centers
- Occupational therapy clinics
- Play centers
- Schools and educational institutions
- Family medicine practices
- Children's hospitals and healthcare systems
- Referral Management and Stakeholder Networking
- Conduct 8-10 scheduled site visits per day to referral sources such as healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations.
- Log all visits with comprehensive notes in Salesforce, detailing key points of discussion, follow-ups, and next steps.
- Foster strong, ongoing relationships through regular communication, ensuring the development of trust and service transparency.
- Engage in meaningful relationship-building conversations during visits to understand referral needs and service improvements.
- Event Planning and Execution
- Plan and execute educational events, focusing on outreach quality rather than quantity.
- Coordinate with community partners to create impactful, information-driven events.
- Track event performance and identify key takeaways to adjust future event planning strategies.
- Reporting, Follow-Up, and Post-Communication
- Maintain a daily schedule that includes logging referrals, tracking outreach progress, and preparing follow-up communications.
- Submit detailed weekly reports summarizing visits, event outcomes, and referral generation results.
- Ensure that all inquiries and referral requests are addressed within 24-48 hours.
- Provide consistent updates to the National Director of Client Growth, including successes, challenges, and suggested action steps.
RequirementsEducation/Experience and Other Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in community outreach, healthcare education, or account management.
- Proven track record in organizing successful community events focused on education and outreach.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with diverse community stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while meeting performance goals.
- Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and office productivity software.