Effingham County ROSC Council Coordinator

Hour House; Effingham (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,500 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hour House, located in Charleston, IL, is hiring a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) Council Coordinator for Effingham County. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and a degree in a relevant field. The role combines community engagement with office work, focusing on supporting recovery from substance use disorder.

The position offers a salary range of $48,500 to $52,000 per year and includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. Candidates are encouraged from Effingham County to apply.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass all background checks.
• Candidates should have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Experience in public relations or community action is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist communities in conducting needs assessments.
• Implement activities to address community needs for recovery support.
• Bring stakeholders together to find solutions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of substance use disorder

Community outreach

Public relations

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in counseling, public policy, social work, health, psychology

Job description

Effingham County ROSC Council Coordinator

Hour House is seeking to fill an Effingham County ROSC Council Coordinator position.

Hour House in Charleston, IL, is seeking to hire a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) Council Coordinator to serve in a leadership position responsible for the agency's Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) Council.

There are eight Councils with an individual ROSC Coordinator assigned to each Council. The ROSC Council Coordinator we are currently hiring for is for Effingham County, where they will primarily work. This is a hybrid position, with one day required in the Mattoon CEAD Council office and the remainder working in the communities they serve, from home, unless additional time in the office is required for project-specific duties.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting communities in conducting needs assessments and implementing activities to address community needs to support those in recovery from substance use disorder. This position is that of a grassroots organizer, assessing the substance abuse recovery issue through a community survey, bringing stakeholders together to find solutions, and cooperating to strengthen the community response.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as candidates will represent the agency at the local, county, and state levels in advancing agency programming and ensuring contract compliance. Candidates must pass all background checks, have a reliable vehicle, and possess a valid driver's license. A Master's or Bachelor's degree in counseling, public policy, social work, health, psychology, or a closely related field with related experience in public relations, community action, and/or recovery supports is preferred. In addition, the right candidate will understand substance use disorder as an illness and be able to model this philosophy in their community outreach. The work arrangement will be a hybrid one, combining work-from-home, community-based work, and office days. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Effingham County.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,500- $52,000 per year

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mattoon, IL 61938

Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council (d/b/a Hour House) is accredited through CARF, licensed and funded in whole or in part through the Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).