What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist position at McCall Behavioral Health Network?
Community Engagement Specialist
The Community Engagement Specialist will serve on an Overdose Response Team alongside law enforcement and/or first responders to provide support at the scene of an overdose or conduct outreach to individuals with a substance use disorder who are identified as having recently experienced an overdose. The Community Engagement Specialist will provide ongoing support and assistance in navigating community resources, including providing community-based harm reduction services, and connecting individuals to treatment and other services that would benefit their wellbeing.
Fulltime/Non-Exempt - 40 Hours/week
Hourly pay range begins at: $20.00
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with underserved and marginalized populations preferred. Two years of experience with substance use disorders and/or mental health required. Experience working with law enforcement or first responders preferred.
Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent sitting, ability to talk and hear. It also requires frequent walking. Occasional lifting may be needed but not required except for proper storage of documents and charts and moving objects from one place to another.
Valid Driver’s license required.
Benefits
- PTO 4 weeks accrued biweekly, with annual increases
- Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
- Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- 2 Gym Membership Options
Agency Overview
For over 40 years, the McCall Behavioral Health Network has been serving the residents of Connecticut on a beautiful historic campus in Litchfield County with offices in Torrington, Waterbury, and Danbury, CT. We are a private, non-profit, CARF accredited DMHAS-monitored and DPH-licensed mental health and substance-use disorder treatment provider whose primary mission is to provide integrated residential and outpatient services to those who suffer from these disorders—so they might lead healthier and more productive lives. We offer exceptional integrated, comprehensive behavioral health treatment as well as prevention and outreach for holistic health and wellness. Our agency's most valued resource is our staff, as everyday they give our clients hope that recovery is possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform assigned case management activities to assist in achieving desired outcomes.
- Provide recovery coaching and conduct overdose follow-ups as part of the CLEAR outreach program.
- Develop relationships with referral sources and community partners.
- Maintain connections with individuals identified through the CLEAR program as needing services.
- Work with individuals who have a substance use disorder in developing a plan to connect to care, including but not limited to harm reduction services, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral health care, support groups, and other social service needs.
- Conduct a minimum of 20 case contacts per week.
- Utilize community resources and make appropriate referrals in support of the recovery plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Substance use or mental health: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person