SUMMARY:
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Program Director, the Peer Outreach Specialist serves as an advocate and outreach specialist to support the clients of the Population of Focus (POF). The program’s goal is to provide services to more individuals from Fairfield County with SUD and COD so they may receive housing, addiction, and mental health services in order to decrease homelessness and illicit drug use including individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, sexual and gender minorities communities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- 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.
- Acts as 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.
- Engages 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 or commensurate experience with two years of specific experience with adults with substance abuse and mental health, and homelessness.
- Bilingual preferred
- Familiarity with the Greater Bridgeport Area/Fairfield County
- Ability to build and maintain community relationships.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be flexible with work schedule and willing to work two evening shifts and weekends if deemed necessary.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
- Must hold current CT driver’s license, have own transportation, and proof of insurance.
- Incumbents may be required to obtain certifications or training as required for the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.
