Community Outreach and Training Specialist

Job Category: Employee Services

Requisition Number: COMMU
004435

• Posted :
  October 14, 2026
• Full-Time

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Are you looking to work for an organization where you can make a difference? Do you have organization skills you’re ready to put into action? Then you’ve come to the right place!

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As a Community Outreach and Training Specialist at Horizon, you will…

• Cultivate relationships and serve as a liaison with community organizations, schools, and/or groups regarding training materials, resources, and referral information throughout WNY region.
• Become certified in Evidence-Based suicide prevention and mental health awareness training.
• Facilitate trainings and provide follow-up activities to organizations, schools and/or groups.
• Responsible for providing training scheduling, collecting training documentation (ex: sign-in, survey, etc.), reporting, and follow-up to ensure inquiries, needs and resources are addressed.
• Represent the program at community events, coalitions, and outreach initiatives.
• Support partnership development and community engagement activities.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 18 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day.

Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

What we offer that you’ll love…

• Company Culture:
  At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion:
  We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
• Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings:
  We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building, Connection, and Relationships:
  At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
• Retirement:
  We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
• Student Loan Assistance:
  We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.
• Paid time off and paid holidays!

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, education, or a related field is required .
• 1-3years’ experience working in behavioral health or related field preferred.
• Strong commitment to mental health awareness, prevention, and community well-being.
• Dynamic and engaging public speaking skills with experience facilitating training or educational programs preferred.
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