Outreach Coordinator | Highway To Hope

Gandara Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Discretionary days

Mileage reimbursements

Clinical Licensing Support

Job summary

A community health organization in Holyoke is seeking an Outreach Coordinator for their recovery support center. This role involves community outreach, advocacy, and management of peer support services for individuals in recovery from substance use. Candidates must have a high school diploma, knowledge of substance abuse, and effective communication skills. Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply as this role serves a culturally diverse population. Competitive hourly rate and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the field of substance abuse is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Preferred to have been in recovery for no less than 2 years.
• Familiarity with the local recovery community is necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and network with recovery-oriented community organizations.
• Manage peer outreach at community activities.
• Develop educational and informational presentations on center benefits.
• Assist with gathering required data for reports.
• Develop new membership orientation and train Peer Volunteers.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Knowledge of substance abuse field

Networking with community organizations

Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese

Education

High School or General Education Diploma

Job description

Job Category: Operations-Prevention & Recovery

Requisition Number: OUTRE002851

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Locations

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Highway to Hope
100 Suffolk Street
Holyoke, MA 01040, USA

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Hourly Rate | $20

Additional Benefits:

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator | Highway To Hope

Work Location: Holyoke

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The Peer Outreach Coordinator is responsible for on-going community outreach and advocacy at an active recovery support center; that develops and maintains peer- to- peer support services and activities provided for and people in recovery from substance use. The recovery Support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long term recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying and networking with recovery oriented community organizations
• Manages peer outreach at community activities
• Responsible for developing educational and informational presentations on Recovery Support Center benefits
• Assists with gathering required data for reports<\/li>
• Responsible for developing new membership orientation and training Peer Volunteers on orienting new members

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or General Education Diploma
• Knowledge in the field of substance abuse, good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred to be in recovery for a period of no less than 2 years.
• Be familiar with the local recovery community
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese, Bicultural encouraged to apply.

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

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