Community Engagement Specialist - Torrington​/Litchfield

Community Engagement Specialist - Torrington/Litchfield County

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 have recently experienced an overdose. The Specialist will provide ongoing support and assistance in navigating community resources, including community-based harm reduction services, and connecting individuals to treatment and other services that improve their wellbeing.

This position requires travel and work in Litchfield County to conduct community-based outreach and program initiatives.

Full-time, Non-Exempt.

Schedule:

Sunday to Thursday with three 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. shifts and two 12:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. shifts—exact days to be determined. Pay range begins at $24.00 per hour.

• Preference for experience with underserved and marginalized populations.
• Two years of experience with substance use disorders and/or mental health—required.
• Preference for experience working with law enforcement or first responders.
• Minimum of a valid driver’s license.
• Spanish speaking skills—preferred.
• Travel within Litchfield County required.

• 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 to develop a plan to connect to care, including harm reduction services, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral health care, support groups, and other social service needs.

• 4 weeks of PTO that increases with years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical & dental insurance—large employer paid premium
• Life insurance—100% employer paid
• Voluntary vision insurance
• AFLAC voluntary benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tuition discounts at participating schools
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NHSC Federal Loan Repayment (for approved sites)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 2 gym membership options

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services—including prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement—for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, the organization has reached out to those who often feel isolated and has never turned anyone away for their inability to pay.