Outreach Specialist; Criminal Justice Focus

Outreach Specialist (Criminal Justice Focus)

New Castle County, DE | Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Impact Life is seeking a passionate and community-focused Outreach Specialist to support our Rooted in Re-Entry Program. This position is designed to serve individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, including those recently released from incarceration, currently under probation or parole supervision, or otherwise involved in the justice system.

The Outreach Specialist will play a critical role in helping participants navigate barriers to recovery, housing, healthcare, employment, and community reintegration. Using a peer-centered, trauma-informed approach, you will build meaningful relationships, provide support and advocacy, and connect individuals to resources that promote long-term stability and success.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct outreach and engagement activities with justice-involved individuals in community settings.
• Build trusting, peer-based relationships through lived experience, empathy, and support.
• Connect participants to recovery supports, treatment services, healthcare, housing resources, employment services, and other community programs.
• Provide education on harm reduction, recovery supports, and available community resources.
• Distribute harm reduction supplies and assist participants in accessing services that support their health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with probation and parole officers, re-entry providers, treatment programs, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Advocate for participants and help reduce barriers to accessing services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of participant contacts, outreach efforts, and referrals.
• Participate in community events, team meetings, trainings, and organizational initiatives.
• Support Impact Life's mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities.