Community Outreach Coordinator – Mental Health & Recovery

Odyssey House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 0

Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance (Two Plans)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reim

403(b) Plan

Commuter Benefits

Educational Assistance Programs

Special shopping discounts through ADP

RUFit?! Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Legal Assistance

Optum Financial Service throughConnect

Benefit Advocacy Center throughGall

Job summary

Odyssey House in New York is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to supervise mental health and substance abuse counselling, education, and case management. You will be part of the clinical team, supervise peer specialists, and coordinate groups at multiple sites.

The role requires a Diploma/GED or Bachelor's Degree with outreach experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability to build trust in diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Diploma/GED required or Bachelor's Degree and 3 years outreach experience in a clinical, mental health, housing or chemical dependency preferred.
• A commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and the ability to help people with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders to find meaningful lives in the community.
• Ability to establish a trusting relationship with peers, including excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with good writing and organizational abilities.
• Ability to network within the community and work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Organizing various outreach groups and marketing outreach services.
• Act as an integral member of the Outreach Team.
• Must document individual progress notes on a weekly basis, maintain all group notes and charts according to the DOHMH regulations.
• Responsible for screening and recruiting clients within the NYS Psychiatric Hospitals, Office of Mental Health License Programs/Housing, Shelters, Treatment programs and NYC hospitals
• Maintain All files in appropriate, designated locations in the Outreach office to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• When client contact is off-site all client notes must be secured outside the Program's office, it is important to ensure confidentiality is respected both verbally and in written form.
• All group notes must be brought into the office and securely stored at the end of each day.
• Conducted regularly scheduled groups with clients at various sites in a timely manner.
• Conduct a minimal of one Community Outreach event or activity to promote program services.
• Outreach will be conducted throughout the five boroughs including responding to request from other community-based providers, health fairs, college campuses and onsite community presentations.
• Properly document and file case notes and other reports in accordance with program protocols.
• Collect data and report on client satisfaction regarding groups.
• Attend meetings and training functions Safeguard confidential information.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Sr. Director.
• Prepare monthly Levels of Service (LOS) Report through DOMHH website.
• Ensure supervision for staff as per Odyssey House internal policies. Prepare written six-month and annual performance evaluations on staff under his/her supervision.
• Comply with all DOMHH regulations and participate in the certification process.
• Maintain good relations with and act as liaison to the state monitoring agency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Networking

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Odyssey House in New York is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to supervise mental health and substance abuse counselling, education, and case management. You will be part of the clinical team, supervise peer specialists, and coordinate groups at multiple sites.

The role requires a Diploma/GED or Bachelor's Degree with outreach experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability to build trust in diverse communities.