Crisis-Response Outreach Specialist

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board in Rapid City, SD, is seeking a Co-Response Outreach Coordinator to support the Community Health Services division. You will coordinate outreach activities, connect relatives and community members to behavioral health, housing, and crisis resources, and support data collection and program documentation.

The role requires collaboration with tribal and community partners, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public health, behavioral health, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field with 1 year relevant experience; or associate degree with 3 years; or high school diploma with 5 years.
• Preferred experience with tribal communities, Co-Response teams, behavioral health providers, law enforcement partners, housing resources, crisis response programs, public health programs, or community-based outreach programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one, small groups, community, and partner settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts Co-Response outreach activities with GPTLHB program staff, community members, community partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitates access to community resources, including behavioral health services, housing supports, food, clothing, transportation, vocational services, life-skills supports, crisis resources, and other social service resources as appropriate.
• Collaborates with external partners, including law enforcement, emergency response agencies, community-based organizations, behavioral health providers, housing resources, and other agencies as appropriate.
• Identifies and supports individuals or populations that frequently utilize Rapid City resources and programs, including emergency services and the Pennington County Jail.
• Conducts needs assessments and provides emergency resource navigation for individuals experiencing substance use concerns, untreated behavioral health needs, serious housing barriers, or crisis-related needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board in Rapid City, SD, is seeking a Co-Response Outreach Coordinator to support the Community Health Services division. You will coordinate outreach activities, connect relatives and community members to behavioral health, housing, and crisis resources, and support data collection and program documentation.

The role requires collaboration with tribal and community partners, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to flexible schedules.