Community Liaison

HealingUS™ Centers; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Job summary

HealingUS Centers is seeking a proactive Community Liaison to build and sustain relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and service providers to improve awareness and access to mental health and substance abuse services.

You will lead outreach, coordinate communications between clients and partners, and support events to strengthen community engagement and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish partnerships within the community.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use issues is a plus.
• Flexible and able to work evenings or weekends for community events.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact for community partners, organizations, and agencies.
• Developing and implementing outreach strategies to connect with community groups and promote our services.
• Conducting presentations and informational sessions to educate the community about mental health and substance use issues.
• Facilitating communication between clients, families, and external organizations to ensure coordinated care.
• Identifying and addressing community needs by collaborating with local agencies.
• Participating in community events, health fairs, and workshops to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Gathering feedback from the community to improve services and outreach efforts.
• Maintaining accurate records of outreach activities and assessing the effectiveness of programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Knowledge of mental health & substance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/public health/related field

Job description

HealingUS Centers is looking for a dynamic and proactive Community Liaison to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and other service providers to enhance awareness and access to our mental health and substance abuse treatment services.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact for community partners, organizations, and agencies.
• Developing and implementing outreach strategies to connect with various community groups and promote our services.
• Conducting presentations and informational sessions to educate the community about mental health and substance use issues.
• Facilitating communication between clients, families, and external organizations to ensure coordinated care.
• Identifying and addressing community needs by collaborating with local agencies.
• Participating in community events, health fairs, and workshops to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Gathering feedback from the community to improve services and outreach efforts.
• Maintaining accurate records of outreach activities and assessing the effectiveness of programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish partnerships within the community.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues is a plus.
• Flexible and able to work evenings or weekends as needed for community events.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision 100% covered
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Coverage