Community Outreach Specialist

1 week ago


Joliet, United States Family Guidance Centers, Inc. Full time

Shift: First Shift,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
**Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.**

**Essential Duties**:

- Conduct outreach to people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, and communities throughout Will County to educate on overdose prevention and distribute overdose prevention supplies.
- Develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients’ needs and wishes.
- Develop referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by FGC
- Demonstrate professionalism in working with patients, staff and other outside professionals or collaterals.
- Participate in supervision with Program Manager as well as appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure
- Describe FGC programs, services and eligibility requirements in laymen’s terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment

**Work Schedule: Monday - Friday** (7:00a - 3:30p)

**Start Date: ASAP**

**Work Location: 2400 Glenwood Ave. Suite124, Joliet**

**Starting Pay Rate: $20.00**

**Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).**

DCFS clearance required.

**Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.**

**Experience and Skills**:
**Education and/or Experience**:High School Diploma / GED** required;** Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations **encouraged to apply**.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**:A valid Illinois Driver’s License and vehicle insurance **required.**
**Job Benefits**:
**Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes**:

- ** Health Insurance**:

- ** Dental**:

- **Vision**:

- ** Life Insurance,**:

- ** EAP**:

- **401k pension plan**:

- ** Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package**

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