Regional Outreach Worker

TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities); Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TASC, a leading organization focused on harm reduction, as a Regional Outreach Worker. You'll spearhead marketing efforts, coordinate outreach, and engage community partners to expand vital harm reduction services. This role provides both personal and professional fulfillment in promoting societal change and supporting recovery initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in program outreach preferred.
• Strong presentation and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate outreach activities in the assigned region.
• Prepare and package overdose kits for distribution.
• Engage community partners to promote harm reduction services.

Skills

Presentation skills

Engagement skills

Ability to work independently

Communication (verbal and written)

Understanding cultural norms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Internet proficiency

Job description

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Location: Illinois

Salary: $43,800–$47,000 (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Hybrid Work Option Available

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities), our mission is to build a healthier, safer, and more just society. Since 1976, we have believed that every individual has the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies.

Through our innovative SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system, TASC leads transformative solutions that reflect a future where health, safety, and justice are synonymous with hope. We are TASC.

Position Overview: TASC is seeking a dedicated and proactive Intermuscular Naloxone Hub Outreach Coordinator to lead marketing and outreach enhancement services for the Intermuscular Naloxone Hub. This position plays a critical role in harm reduction efforts by preparing overdose kits, educating community stakeholders, and representing TASC at community events to expand the reach and impact of harm reduction programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, coordinate, facilitate, and monitor outreach activities within the assigned regional area
• Prepare and package overdose kits for distribution and fulfill online orders
• Engage community partners and stakeholders to promote TASC’s harm reduction services through in-person and virtual meetings and events
• Collaborate with TASC area administrators to identify and implement outreach opportunities targeting priority populations
• Prepare, interpret, and present reports on program operations, service evaluation, and resource utilization
• Conduct ongoing assessment of community opportunities to enhance program reach
• Represent TASC in community and external relations related to harm reduction services
• Maintain positive professional relationships with internal staff, leadership, community partners, and clients
• Support TASC’s harm reduction social media presence in collaboration with the communications department
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services, social work, psychology, or related field; or equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in program outreach preferred
• Skills: Strong presentation and engagement skills; ability to work independently
• Knowledge: Understanding of cultural norms and dynamics when working with diverse community organizations; familiarity with best practices in harm reduction, substance use, recovery support, and criminal justice system
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable using the Internet
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Values: Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and a client-centered approach
  
  

Work Environment & Benefits

• Location: Local travel required; work location based on site assignment
• Schedule: Hybrid work schedule available after 60 days; may require in-office presence multiple days per week
• Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays
  

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply online at www.tasc.org

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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