Bilingual Coalition Outreach Lead – Prevention

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas is seeking a Coalition Specialist to engage RGV communities in prevention, education, outreach, and coalition-building activities promoting behavioral health and awareness of substance use prevention.

The role mobilizes community partners to implement evidence-based prevention services for youth and young adults, with emphasis on rural communities within the service area. Bilingual English/Spanish required; travel and TX driver’s license essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
• Experience in social services, presenting, and community networking preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Reliable transportation and travel within service area.
• TX driver’s license with liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment of diverse Behavioral Health and community leaders, including MOUs, partnerships, referral pathways, and protocols.
• Support needs assessments, engage stakeholders, and help develop strategic plans addressing priorities and service gaps in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties.
• Conduct community outreach, prevention education, and awareness initiatives engaging youth, families, schools, and partners.
• Coordinate development and dissemination of media messages and campaigns focused on prevention and resources.
• Support implementation of behavioral health needs assessments to identify strengths and emergent needs.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas is seeking a Coalition Specialist to engage RGV communities in prevention, education, outreach, and coalition-building activities promoting behavioral health and awareness of substance use prevention.

The role mobilizes community partners to implement evidence-based prevention services for youth and young adults, with emphasis on rural communities within the service area. Bilingual English/Spanish required; travel and TX driver’s license essential.