Trauma Outreach and Education Coordinator

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION The Trauma and Outreach Education Coordinator of Trauma Recovery Services develops, coordinates, and implements outreach and educational program, activities, and awareness presentations to focus population and community stakeholders with the goal of establishing a community-based, culturally competent, quality, and accessible program that increases access to effective trauma-focused treatment and support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Initiate community-based/mobile engagement and outreach strategies to increase awareness of, participation in, and access to Trauma Recovery Services.

Disseminate educational information to local community groups/stakeholders, children/adolescents and their families, and adults.

Increase numbers of individuals reached, educated, and connected to services in order to expand community awareness and improve accessibility of trauma-focused treatment systems.

Interface with child-serving systems, state/local agencies, healthcare providers, law enforcement, etc. to identify/refer/engage individuals in need of services.

Provide outreach, education, advocacy, and consultation to publicize the project.

Ensure accuracy of referral information and establish referral procedures.

Recruit collaborative partners and stakeholders to implement scheduling of mobile trauma therapy unit up to 5 days/week.

Provide linkages/referrals to local provider organizations as appropriate.

Provide ongoing outreach to build relationships with community linkages.

Ensure that children/adolescents and adults identified as at-risk are referred to the project.

Participate in all group meetings and staff training.

Develop/implement procedures to ensure treatment providers are competent and knowledgeable about trauma and its impacts.

Collaborate with other Centerstone trauma services programs to coordinate, enhance, grow, and maintain trauma services advisory council comprised of community members with lived trauma experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

Knowledge of/linkages with diverse populations, key community stakeholders, and populations with/at risk for trauma.

Public speaking experience, excellent organizational skills, strong communication and writing skills, creative problem solving skills, and ability to coordinate multiple tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS Education Level Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or related field.

Years of Experience Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience. Bilingual skills preferred.

Certification/Licensure Candidate must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing, with his or her own vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional Kneeling – Occasional Bending – Occasional Driving – Occasional Lifting – OccasionalDISCLAIMERThe duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:$16.50-$23.10

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match

Paid time off…