Peer Community Outreach Specialist - Springfield

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization is seeking a Community Outreach Worker in Springfield, IL, to conduct outreach efforts and educate individuals on overdose prevention. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, experience in behavioral health, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. This position requires flexibility, a commitment to community service, and a current driver's license. A comprehensive benefits package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in behavioral health and community outreach required.
• Preferred certification or associate's degree in relevant fields.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and educate on overdose prevention.
• Develop referral relationships with community organizations.
• Assist with delivering medications to patients when necessary.

Skills

Community health outreach

Substance use harm reduction

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist

Education as a Community Health Worker

Job description

Job Description

• Conduct outreach to people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, and communities. Also, educate on overdose prevention and distribute overdose prevention supplies.
• Describe FGC programs, services, and eligibility requirements in laymen's terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment.
• Develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients' needs and wishes.
• Develop referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community-based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by FGC.
• Complete daily activity logs to accurately record outreach efforts, client interactions, and services provided.
• Assist, when necessary, with delivering medications to FGC patients who are incarcerated or have difficulty accessing the clinic.
• Demonstrate professionalism in working with patients, staff, and other outside professionals or collaterals.
• Participate in supervision with Program Manager and appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Must work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Hours may vary based on the programming needs of the agency and flexibility is required.

Start Date

ASAP

Pay Rate

$20/hr.

Location

Stanton 2924 Stanton St. Springfield IL 62703

Equal Opportunity Employer

Family Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. Experience in behavioral health, community health outreach, substance use harm reduction, withdrawal management programs, medication-assisted treatment, and/or community relations required. Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist or education as a Community Health Worker preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our PTO compensation package.

Keyword

Community Outreach Worker