Community Relations Specialist jobs in Palm Bay, FL

I. Position Concept:

This position will work to develop and implement a comprehensive and targeted outreach plan that cultivates partnerships with youth-targeting establishments, entertainment venues, lower-socioeconomic community hubs, faith-based organizations, hospitality industry establishments (including hotels and restaurant), organized sports bodies, health and wellness establishments, city programs and events, and other applicable businesses and/or stakeholders. The goal is to promote and advance the Brevard Prevention Coalition’s Company substance misuse prevention strategies at a community level by establishing relationships, discovering, and creating outreach opportunities.

II. Essential Functions:

· Develop and execute effective substance misuse prevention-related outreach strategies for under-served communities, including by extension those: in recovery, impacted by the opioid crisis, experiencing/at-risk of homelessness and at-risk in general for substance abuse or other negative life changes.

· Attend and present at community events to increase visibility within the community for the Company as well as assist in set up and break down of those events.

· Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from outreach activity in a timely fashion.

· Perform community and street canvassing activities under supervisor’s direction.

· Ability to proficiently use technology and learn new applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.).

· Fostering a culture of prevention, harm reduction and safety within youth-targeting businesses and any businesses/establishments which may be appealing to any demographic as clientele for which substance abuse is common at any given time.

· Aim to build positive relationships with business and establishments to allow for promotion of harm reduction principles of substance misuse at their locations.

· Accumulate/ “curate” a list of establishments or events (concert venues, etc.) at which partnerships with the coalition can be formed and developing creative ways to promote and cross promote Brevard Prevention Coalition initiatives and campaigns.

· Distribution, posting and updating of culturally sensitive flyers and/or signage that educate business patrons on topics including, but not limited to 1) safe usage of controlled substances, 2) appropriate disposal of medications, 3) timely disposal of medications, 4) drug usage monitoring, and 5) practical life-saving responses to overdoses.

· Where and when feasible, host an information kiosk, table, tent, or similar at several of these establishments or events quarterly where Narcan and Deterra drug deactivation kits may also be distributed.

· Complete necessary and required background screening and training assigned by Brevard Prevention Coalition (BPC).

· Develop local system to increase, track and distribute resources for businesses, establishments and/or stakeholders.

· Provide accurate documentation of services provided; submit monthly or quarterly reports as required.

· Occasionally work on weekends which may include events with the approval and permission of direct supervisor.

III. Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To:

· Participate in required Company training and development activities.

· Actively participate in the local opioid abuse task force initiative of the substance abuse prevention coalition.

· Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate participant to participant or staff-to-participant relationships as per BPC policy.

· Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per BPC policy and state guidelines.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

IV. Position Specifications:

Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor’s degree in social work or similar social services fields is preferred.

Experience: Experience in working with community outreach/engagement and drug misuse prevention is essential. Additionally, candidates should have experience in networking and cultivating professional and community relationships. Preferably, candidates should be knowledgeable about the impact of the opioid crisis or substance misuse, with direct or indirect personal experience being a plus.

Skills: Willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise. Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a positive role model, good verbal and written communication, self-motivation, resourceful, creative, collaborative, interpersonal skills, flexible, objective, problem solving, decision making, organization, planning and critical judgment skills. Public speaking, appropriate business telephone skills/etiquette, interviewing skills, supports diversity, results driven.

Other: Must meet state criminal background check requirements, must possess ability to past a drug test. Must be willing to work flexible hours which may include some weekends, but not to exceed 40 hours per week. When working with youths, groups or any individuals BPC staff do so without the use of any physically restrictive behaviors.

Travel: Must be able to meet requirements for Company’s auto insurance and be able to drive employee’s own car for business purposes. Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Travel may be up to 30% each month but may exceed at certain times. Additionally, candidates should be prepared for demands and commitments that necessitate travel or driving a vehicle as part of their responsibilities. Adaptability to different environments and the ability to safely navigate while on the road are essential aspects of this role.

Physical Demands: Requires extended periods of walking/sitting/standing. Depending on the assigned program/facility, position may also occasionally expose incumbent to working outdoors for extended periods of time, and exposure to the elements. Incumbents may occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds. This position may require employees to work outdoors, potentially being exposed to varying weather conditions and elements while off-site or at events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• West Melbourne, FL 32904 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Melbourne, FL 32904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Melbourne, FL 32904