ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - CFB

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY 

The Engagement Specialist builds a sustainable network of support and serves as a vital link between behavioral services with culturally faith based communities. This incumbent serves as the primary liaison between HSI and faith-based constituents to foster understanding and collaboration on behavioral health needs and ensure mental health services are incorporated into the faith-based settings.  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 support for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED

• Seeking individuals with personal life experience.

• One (1) year experience in substance-abuse, mental health, or related field is preferred.

• Certification or completion of required training and experience to be certified as a recovery support specialist within one (1) year.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, 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 and behavioral health providers.

• Facilitate connections between Peer Recovery Advocates and faith-based communities to share personal life experiences 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.