Outreach Specialist-CC533602

Certified Community Behavioral Health Ctr (CCBHC) 2581 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 11208, USA Description JOB SUMMARY: Ensure significant bilingual outreach and engagement of target population through building and sustaining strong community partnerships and networks. This is a full-time 40-hour week hourly position, utilizing a flex schedule. Moderate degree of travel in community. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) Conduct community outreach activities aimed at target population through the distribution of materials and information via presentations at local organizations including natural gathering sites, places of worship, and other community-based programs. Identify new community partners and market upcoming events and community-based activities. Support client satisfaction surveys to identify program strengths and areas to improve. Provide feedback to multidisciplinary team based on client observations and interactions. Assist program participants with accessing needed community services (housing, medical, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through network development, referral and follow up. Accompany participants to appointments, as appropriate. Actively participate as integral part of the CCBHC multidisciplinary team including family care planning and collaboration. Perform basic accountability tasks, include compiling and maintaining all necessary records and assist administrative staff in collection of information for program effectiveness. Participate in all trainings for the Whole Family Health Model. And other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Establish and maintain productive relationships with diverse community members. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse audiences. Work with people in a caring and respectful manner, with respect for cultural diversity. Continually learn and apply knowledge. Function as an effective team member. Prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned. Work independently and conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures Demonstrated commitment of the value of diversity, equity and inclusion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

2 years’ experience in outreach and fieldwork in the behavioral health field. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual strongly encouraged. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr ICL inc.