JOB SUMMARY
In accordance with Recovery Network of Program’s Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the RNP Employee Handbook and under the supervision of the DOCE, the Outreach Specialist will focus on connecting with high-risk members of the community who are not engaged in services and help to connect them with RNP programs. The Outreach Specialist will also build and maintain relationships with agencies and organizations within Bridgeport and surrounding communities.
Hours:
Monday- Friday: 8:30am- 4:30pm
JOB RESPONSIBILITES/CORE FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for conducting outreach activities and supportive services through community engagement
- Utilizes RNP vehicle for outreach events, community engagement and client transportation for access to services
- Facilitates timely referrals and placements to treatment and support providers
- Conducts coaching sessions with individuals referred to RNP programs for community networking
- Maintains communication with all RNP programs for admissions and referrals
- To be a role model for the organization with individuals in the community and when serving clients
- Prepares an agenda for supervision and utilizes supervision as needed to meet professional demands of job
- Maintains professional communication with community providers and builds a network of recovery supports
- Maintains files and records of work activities to provide access to and retrieval of data while meeting all document requirements of position and program
- To engage with individuals and families into care and offer prevention, engagement, and recovery support services
- Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree commensurate experience with two years of specific experience wit adults with substance abuse and mental health, and homelessness
- Bilingual preferred
- Excellence communications skills
- Lived experience in stable recovery of SUD and/or lived experience of homelessness and/or incarceration
- Must be flexible with work schedule and willing to work evening shifts and weekends if deemed necessary
- Knowledge of the community at large
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships
- Good communication skills
- RSS Certification preferred
- Valid CT Driver’s License Required
- Basic computer skills
