Outreach Coordinator | Pier Recovery Ctr | Part-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work for Gandara :

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!

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator

Work Location: Hyannis, MA

Hourly Rate : $21

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

Conduct outreach within the recovery community and support members from substance in Peer-to-Peer Support model

Essential Job functions include:

• Oversee all the recreational activities at Pier Recovery Center of Cape Cod and other recovery-oriented social activities.
• Provide direction and support to volunteer members that are directly supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Provide information and referrals to assist members with needed services.
• Work Closely with Pier Recovery Center staff to connect recovery community members with volunteer programs.
• Conduct outreach to individuals within the recovery community, via recovery programs; jails, prisons, support networks and by attending networking events.
• Enhance community awareness through media outreach and by attending community events with Pier Recovery of Cape Cod information packets.
• Keep all required documentation up to date.
• Participate in an on-going collaboration with other programs providing educational, employment and medical support to people in recovery.
• Participate in workshops/trainings related to wellness and recovery engagement.
• Participate in support groups when needed.
• Participate in data collection for reporting and evaluation purposes.
• Participate in monthly supervision with Program Director.
• Be able to work flexible hours including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Additional duties as needed

Qualifications : 

• 2 years experience 
• Minimum 2 years in recovery 
• Strong Communication and active listening skills 
• Ability to build and establish meaningful relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds 
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and cultural competence.
• Comfortable engaging with community members, organizations,, and public audiences 
• ability  to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Schedule 

• Must be fliexible to work at least one evening per week
• Must be available to work one Saturday per month on a rotating schedule. 
• Must be willing to travel throughout the local community and occasionally outside the Hyannis area to participate in outreach activities, events, and Center programs