Outreach Specialist - Community Outreach

Community Outreach Specialist

Collaborate with local police departments to address community safety concerns and provide support to individuals in the community. This position spends time working in the police departments that we serve. Provide education to community members to destigmatize vulnerable populations and understand how supportive services impact our community.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with law enforcement and respond to calls at the request of local police departments dispatch or officer
• Provide immediate triage and outreach intervention in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, and child, youth, and family services
• Monitor and prevent escalation of symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse within the community
• Provide interim case management services for individuals before linking them with appropriate community providers

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• Four years' combination of experience, skills and/or education
• Evening and weekend availability
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Favorable background checks through the Police Department

Structure:

Full-time (37.5 hours) Non-exempt Starting at $28.02 an hour

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more

Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.

Two Dental options

Vision Insurance

Employer 401(k) contributions

Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance

Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account

Childcare Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program with financial payment

Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED

Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education

Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.