Chicago Community Outreach & Partnerships Lead

Empower Behavioral Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Empower Behavioral Health Center in Chicago is seeking a proactive Community Outreach Coordinator on a contracted basis to introduce our behavioral health services to the community and grow referrals.

You'll build partnerships with schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, housing programs, and nonprofits across Chicago and Cook County, representing Empower at events, tracking outreach results, and expanding our presence in the local market.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Chicago and Cook County communities.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and generate referrals.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Availability to attend events, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Represent Empower at community events, resource fairs, meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, housing programs, social-service agencies, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and other community partners.
• Educate community members and referral partners about Empower's mental health services and eligibility requirements.
• Identify prospective clients and connect interested individuals with the appropriate intake or enrollment contact.
• Develop new referral sources and maintain consistent follow-up with established community partners.
• Research local events, organizations, and partnership opportunities throughout Chicago and Cook County.
• Track outreach activity, community contacts, referrals, and partnership outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen Empower's visibility and outreach strategy in the Chicago market.
• Represent Empower professionally while protecting client confidentiality and following applicable ethical and compliance requirements.

Job description

Empower Behavioral Health Center in Chicago is seeking a proactive Community Outreach Coordinator on a contracted basis to introduce our behavioral health services to the community and grow referrals.

You'll build partnerships with schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, housing programs, and nonprofits across Chicago and Cook County, representing Empower at events, tracking outreach results, and expanding our presence in the local market.