What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Specialist position at Cove?
The Outreach Specialist will participate in recruitment, retention, and post treatment monitoring of clients diagnosed with chemical dependency. Assist with community education, data collection, outreach strategies and development. Provide risk reduction education, HIV testing and referrals to aid in the prevention of new HIV infections by performing the following duties. Participates in the coordination and planning of community events as well as day to day activities of the program. Responsible for initial engagement and maintaining relationships with community partners. Maintain work performance in accordance with unit goals.
Description:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
- Identify program referral sources through community outreach.
- Educate referral sources about collaboration and continuum of programs.
- Maintain ongoing contact with referral sources providing identified services, as needed.
- Visit potential clients, in community, and provide information about programs.
- Assist in the development of HIV outreach strategies for client recruitment, retention, and post treatment monitoring.
- Provide individual, group, family therapy as needed to help increase entry into treatment.
- Conduct client assessments and evaluations.
- Assist in Community Outreach activities.
- Work closely with Data Specialist to complete, review and submit reports as required.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
- Participate in staff development activities.
- Provide HIV counseling, testing and education.
Education and Experience:
- High School with minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role (required).
- Valid Driver's License (required).
- Must be able to pass background and drug screen prior to start date.
Benefits: • 403(b) with company match • Medical, Dental and Vision Eligibility 1st of month after 30 days • Employer Paid Short Term Disability • Paid time off • Life insurance • Up to 10 paid holidays • Pet insurance • Assistance with certification and licensure.
Cove Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization with over 48 years of providing behavioral health treatment services to the greater Tampa Bay area. COVE will offer you opportunities that you wouldn't have with other organizations, once you become one of our team mates. Cove Behavioral Health is a HRSA approved site and you may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We also offer free Clinical Supervision, Tuition Reimbursement, CEU's, and many other ways to show appreciation to our teammates! COVE is a full-service provider of SA services. We are Nationally Accredited and have won numerous national and state awards for premier services. We serve all ages and take all insurances. We have board certified MD's that will provide a consultation of what an individual plan might look like when people don't know what to do, much like other Doctor consultations. We have a private adult detox and are known for our specialties in pregnant women and women's services, Opiate Addiction treatment, residential treatment and community prevention as Centers of Excellence.
At Cove Behavioral health we value diversity and inclusion. Cove Behavioral Health provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, in accordance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Employment decisions at Cove will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Cove does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Cove will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Cove is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug & Tobacco Free Facility.
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