Community Programs & Outreach Specialist

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine in Springfield, IL is seeking a Program Services Specialist to support the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Program under administrative supervision. You will coordinate services, train participants, and maintain essential records to meet reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include interviewing participants, connecting them to community resources, and fostering relationships with local organizations to advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Three years (36 months) of coursework in social work or behavioral sciences or related field, or equivalent combination.
• Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/counseling under supervision.
• Working knowledge of human behavior and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist program director in planning, developing and implementing the CRSS Program.
• Interview and assess participants to identify needs and connect to community resources.
• Serve as training instructor for in-person and online classes.
• Collaborate with CRSS team to assess classroom behavioral competencies.
• Maintain records and reports for program reporting requirements.
• Establish relationships with local community organizations and agencies.

Skills

Interviews

Needs assessment

Record keeping

Community outreach

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work / behavioral sciences

Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences

Job description

SIU Medicine in Springfield, IL is seeking a Program Services Specialist to support the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Program under administrative supervision. You will coordinate services, train participants, and maintain essential records to meet reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include interviewing participants, connecting them to community resources, and fostering relationships with local organizations to advance program goals.