What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Coordinator position at Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.?
Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Community Outreach Coordinator
Work Location: Hyannis, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
Conduct outreach within the recovery community and support members from substance in Peer-to-Peer Support model
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all the recreational activities at Pier Recovery Center of Cape Cod and other recovery-oriented social activities.
- Provide direction and support to volunteer members that are directly supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Provide information and referrals to assist members with needed services.
- Work Closely with Pier Recovery Center staff to connect recovery community members with volunteer programs.
- Conduct outreach to individuals within the recovery community, via recovery programs; jails, prisons, support networks and by attending networking events.
- Enhance community awareness through media outreach and by attending community events with Pier Recovery of Cape Cod information packets.
- Keep all required documentation up to date.
- Participate in an on-going collaboration with other programs providing educational, employment and medical support to people in recovery.
- Participate in workshops/trainings related to wellness and recovery engagement.
- Participate in support groups when needed.
- Participate in data collection for reporting and evaluation purposes.
- Participate in monthly supervision with Program Director.
- Be able to work flexible hours including weekends, nights and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community
- Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 2 years of solid recovery or have lived experience as an individual affected by substance abuse in the family
- Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Have strong interpersonal boundaries
- Have better than average experience using a computer and required software
- To be able to be flexible with time
- To be able work with a team and independently
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
