Community Outreach Specialist Job at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Boa

Community Outreach Specialist

$48,317

Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm, with evenings and weekends as needed

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) as the Community Outreach Specialist, where your work in behavioral health will help promote positive change in our community. This position is perfect for those with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services fields like Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Counseling. You'll engage with diverse populations, facilitating community outreach initiatives that prioritize safety and service excellence.

Collaborate with a dedicated team in a flexible work environment that emphasizes integrity and support for work-life balance. With a competitive salary of $48,317, you'll find fulfillment in a role that fosters professional growth while addressing critical behavioral health needs in the cities of Hampton and Newport News. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Don't miss this chance to contribute to a leading organization and be part of a culture committed to empathetic care and community well-being!

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as the Community Outreach Specialist dedicated to enhancing our agency's capacity to effectively respond to community crises and traumatic events. In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial part in addressing the immediate needs of individuals affected by trauma, responding directly in the aftermath of significant incidents. Your responsibilities will include increasing collaboration with law enforcement and stakeholders to identify local areas needing critical educational sessions on essential topics such as Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention. Additionally, you will distribute valuable resources about H-NNCSB services and foster relationships with community sites to deliver vital preventative training. This position requires a commitment to attend after-hours and weekend events, the flexibility to respond to urgent community crises, and ensuring that support is always available to those impacted by traumatic events.

Embrace the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the field of behavioral health!

To excel as a Community Outreach Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services disciplines such as Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Counseling, coupled with at least one year of experience in group training facilitation. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to engage effectively with diverse populations, including adolescents, adults, and community representatives. Familiarity with mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategies is essential, as is the ability to collaborate with law enforcement and community stakeholders. Proficiency in various software and tools used for outreach and training facilitation will enhance your capability to deliver impactful educational sessions.

Moreover, candidates should embody a commitment to service excellence and empathy, as they will play an integral role in supporting individuals affected by crisis and trauma within the community.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling) with one year of experience in group training facilitation serving various populations including adolescents adults and community group representatives.
• Experience with mental health promotion and suicide prevention is required.

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.