Community Outreach & Harm Reduction Specialist

Central Counties Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Company holidays (10)

Personal floating holiday

Volunteer time off (8 hours)

Retirement plan with 6% employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Central Counties Services seeks a grant-funded Outreach Specialist to provide mobile outreach and referrals for individuals facing substance use and behavioral health challenges. You will work in homes, shelters, schools, and other public spaces to connect people with needed services and resources.

The role emphasizes harm reduction education, youth engagement, and collaboration with community partners, while maintaining grant-required documentation and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, criminal justice, or related field.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, substance use disorders, and harm reduction practices.
• Experience with youth or young adults in community or behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile outreach, engagement, and referrals using trauma-informed approach.
• Deliver services in homes, shelters, schools, and community locations.
• Distribute harm reduction materials and educate on substance use and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Connect individuals to mental health, substance use, medical, and community resources, and support engagement in services.
• Maintain and update community resource lists and outreach activity records.
• Coordinate with CCS staff and partners to support intake and referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

Central Counties Services seeks a grant-funded Outreach Specialist to provide mobile outreach and referrals for individuals facing substance use and behavioral health challenges. You will work in homes, shelters, schools, and other public spaces to connect people with needed services and resources.

The role emphasizes harm reduction education, youth engagement, and collaboration with community partners, while maintaining grant-required documentation and safety protocols.