Community Engagement Specialist | Impact Center
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Clinical Licensing Support
- Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
- EOE M/F/D/V
- Union/Non-Union
- Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with youth, community members, and partner organizations.
- Connect with young people ages 16–25 who are experiencing homelessness, gang involvement, or high-risk substance use.
- Develope and facilitate harm reduction workshops for youth and community members, providing education on safer substance use practices, overdose prevention, and access to resources.
- Collaborate with local agencies, schools, health providers, and grassroots organizations to expand resources and services for youth and young adults.
- Represent the program at community meetings, coalitions, and events to raise awareness of services and advocate for youth needs.
- Provide immediate assistance, referrals, and resource connections for youth in urgent or high-risk situations.
- Track engagement activities, maintain accurate documentation, and collect feedback to improve services.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to engage with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, harm reduction strategies, and overdose prevention methods (or willingness to be trained in these areas).
- Comfort with multiple pathways to recovery from SUD.
- Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills with the ability to build trust, provide accurate feedback without judgment, and maintain effective working relationships with young adults and staff.
- Experience in community outreach, engagement, organizing, or related fields.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Skilled in motivational enhancement strategies (preferred).
- Highly organized, efficient, adaptable, and able to problem-solve in dynamic situations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable using the internet and technology for communication and documentation.
- High school diploma required
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Knowledge of local resources and community organizations serving youth.
- Experience in case management, peer support, and workshop facilitation.
- Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.
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