ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - CFB

Habilitative-Systems,-Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Habilitative-Systems, Inc. in Chicago, IL, seeks an Engagement Specialist - CFB to build a sustainable network of support between behavioral services and faith-based communities.

The incumbent acts as the primary liaison between HSI and faith-based constituents to foster understanding and collaboration on behavioral health needs, ensuring mental health is integrated into faith-based settings through relationships and outreach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Personal life experience a plus for the role.
• One year experience in substance-abuse, mental health, or related field preferred.
• Certification or completion of required training to be certified as a recovery support specialist within one year.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and insurance.
• Flexibility to attend community meetings/events after hours and on weekends.
• Intermediate level PC and Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Organize monthly meetings with faith-based leaders to assess mental health needs of communities.
• Host weekly workshops and information sessions (in-person and virtual).
• Facilitate connections between Peer Recovery Advocates and faith-based communities.
• Educate faith-based leaders on behavioral health topics and recovery support.
• Organize training sessions and observances to integrate mental health into ministry efforts.
• Provide advocacy training to faith leaders to support access to services.

Skills

Personal life experience

Driver's license

After-hours availability

MS Office skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - CFB

Full Time Chicago, IL, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary Range: $17.85 To $24.98 Annually

SUMMARY

The Engagemen tSpecialist buildsa sustainable network of supportandserves as a vital link between behavioral services with culturally faith based communities.This incumbent servesas the primary liaison between HSI and faith-basedconstituents to foster understanding and collaboration on behavioral health needsand ensure mental health services are incorporated into the faith-basedsettings. This role requires a unique ability to navigate the complexities of community dynamics, creating and nurturing relationships that weave together a rich network of resources and supportfor clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Seekingindividuals with personallifeexperience.
• One (1) year experiencein substance-abuse, mental health, or related fieldispreferred.
• Certification or completion of required training and experience to be certified as a recovery support specialist within one(1)year.
• Must possess a validdriver’slicense,personal vehicle and insurance.
• Flexibility to attend community meeting/events after hours and on weekends.
• Intermediate level PC and Microsft Suites skills, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize monthly meetings with faith-based leaders to establish connections and assess the mental health needs of their congregations and communities.
• Host weekly collaborative workshops and information sessions (in-person and virtual) to foster mutual understanding and coordinated care between faith-based communities andbehavioral health providers.
• Facilitate connections between Peer Recovery Advocates and faith-based communities to sharepersonal lifeexperiences and promote empathy and understanding.
• Educate faith-based leaders and congregations on behavioral health topics such as mental health awareness, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and recovery support.
• Organize training sessions and summits around national observances (e.g., World Mental Health Day, National Suicide Prevention Month, Overdose Awareness Week) to integrate mental health into ministry efforts.
• Provide advocacy training to faith leaders to help them support congregants in accessing behavioral health services.
• Promote the(certified recovery support specialist)CRSS credential and encourage faith-based individuals to pursue certification to enhance recovery support within congregations.