Community Outreach Coordinator (HLC)

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to advocate for SAHLC within surrounding communities. You will cultivate deeper partnerships, coordinate meetings and activities, and support clients to progress toward addiction treatment goals in collaboration with counselors and other staff.

Responsibilities include developing case management plans, coordinating community resources, and promoting best practices for effective client engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years providing direct services.
• Certifications: ICAADA certification and Peer Recovery Coach certification within first year; valid driver’s license; Safe From Harm training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develops case management plan for each client participating in the case management process.
• Coordinate community partnerships and activities to support client needs.
• Assist with community engagement and serve as a liaison to link clients with services.

Skills

Empathy

Evenings & weekends

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting at: $20.00/per hour

Job Description

As the Community Outreach Coordinator, you will advocate on behalf of SAHLC within the surrounding communities. Cultivate deeper community partnerships and relationships that will develop funders and constituents. Conduct and implement meetings, trainings, and activities for community engagement. Coordinates the delivery and monitors all community involvement for training and or teaching purposes. Point-of-Contact for community resources for client and staff needs. Actively seek out best practices and continuously bring new and impactful ideas for community involvement to the center. In a collaborative environment with counselors and other HLC staff, works to assist with providing support for clients to complete addiction treatment goals set by the Treatment Plan. Monitors client’s progress while in treatment, documents all progress of goals, works with community partnerships for client needs. Interact with clients and provide a listening ear and respond empathetically to client needs without counseling. The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do

• Develops case management plan for each client who is willing to participate in the case management process. Case plan to include but not be limited to the following areas:

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

• Education: High School Diploma required. Additional job training and certifications will be required. Associates degree preferred
• Experience: Two-Five years providing direct services
• Certifications: Within first year of employment must apply and retain ICAADA certification and Peer Recovery Coach certification. Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities

• Capable of showing acceptance, empathy, and compassion to all clients
• Willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

Physical Requirements Include

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

Position will require traveling to various community events, engagements, meetings, fairs, and trainings

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment as well as community events, engagements, meetings, fairs and trainings; may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.