Outreach Coordinator | Valor

Outreach Coordinator | Valor

Job Category: Operations-Prevention & Recovery

Full-Time

Work Location: Springfield, MA

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

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Additional Benefits:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator

Work Location: Springfield, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The Gandara Center is looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator to conduct outreach within the recovery community and support the members in recovery from substance abuse in a Peer-to-Peer Support model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all the recreational activities at Stairway to Recovery 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 Stairway to Recovery 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 Stairway to Recovery 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 coalition around south shore that works for people in recovery.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge in the field of substance abuse, good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred to be in recovery for a period of no less than 2 years.
• Be familiar with the local recovery community, Hyannis area.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation required.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese, Bicultural encouraged to apply.

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.