Outreach Coordinator

Description

Outreach Coordinator

Job Category: Operations-Prevention & Recovery
Requisition Number: OUTRE001327
Part-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
Holyoke, MA 01040, USA

Job Details
Description

Outreach Coordinator | Hope for Holyoke
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V

The Gndara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We believe in our communities and value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations, through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention, and educational services Empowering Lives. Restoring Families

We are searching for a Community Outreach Coordinator to oversee all the recreational activities at Stairway to Recovery and other recovery-oriented social activities. They will provide direction and support to volunteer members that are directly supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Duties

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 ongoing collaboration with other programs providing educational, employment, and medical support to people in recovery.
Participate in workshops/training 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.

Requirements

High School or General Education Diploma
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
Valid driver?s license and dependable transportation required.
Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese, Bicultural encouraged to apply.
Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer Match
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days a year
Hiring Incentives**
Mileage reimbursement
Wellness incentive