Community Outreach & Referrals Specialist

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

401k pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Joliet/Aurora, IL is hiring for aCommunity Outreach Specialist. The role focuses on educating Will County communities about overdose prevention, building referrals, and connecting individuals to treatment services.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience in substance use or related fields is encouraged, and a valid IL driver’s license may be required. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with a pay rate of $20.00–$21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, and communities throughout Will County to educate on overdose prevention and distribute overdose prevention supplies.
• Develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients' needs and wishes.
• Develop referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by FGC
• Demonstrate professionalism in working with patients, staff and other outside professionals or collaterals.
• Participate in supervision with Program Manager as well as appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure
• Describe FGC programs, services and eligibility requirements in laymen's terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment

Skills

Community relations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Joliet/Aurora, IL is hiring for aCommunity Outreach Specialist. The role focuses on educating Will County communities about overdose prevention, building referrals, and connecting individuals to treatment services.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience in substance use or related fields is encouraged, and a valid IL driver’s license may be required. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with a pay rate of $20.00–$21.00 per hour.