Community Outreach & Prevention Specialist

Trinity Services Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

11 Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Potential Year-End Bonus

Financial Assistance Program (Cookie J

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. in Joliet, IL seeks a Community Support and Outreach Specialist to provide outreach, prevention education, and resource linkage for gambling disorder and related behaviors.

The role supports prevention services and other addiction prevention initiatives, building relationships with schools, healthcare providers, faith communities, and local businesses, and organizing events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related field preferred.
• Experience in prevention, outreach, peer support, or behavioral health preferred.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential preferred but not required.
• Completion of the IDHS/SUPR 30-hour Gambling Disorder Training within six months of hire if not already completed.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach and prevention activities throughout the community.
• Assists with health fairs, school events, community presentations, and public awareness campaigns.
• Distributes gambling disorder prevention and recovery education materials.
• Assists Behavioral Health Prevention Specialists during community screening events.
• Provides information regarding gambling disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.
• Facilitates warm referrals to behavioral health, recovery support, and community resources.
• Builds relationships with schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, faith communities, and local businesses.
• Supports implementation of Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Gift Responsibly Campaign activities.
• Assists with social media, digital outreach, and community engagement efforts.
• Maintains required outreach documentation and activity logs.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Support other addiction prevention initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Knowledge of community resources

Independent and collaborative work

Organizational and time management

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services / Social Work / Psychology / Public Health

Job description

Trinity Services, Inc. in Joliet, IL seeks a Community Support and Outreach Specialist to provide outreach, prevention education, and resource linkage for gambling disorder and related behaviors.

The role supports prevention services and other addiction prevention initiatives, building relationships with schools, healthcare providers, faith communities, and local businesses, and organizing events and campaigns.