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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
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The
Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator's primary responsibilities are to build
community collaborations, referral relationships, conduct a variety of
outreach activities, develop promotional/ marketing materials and recruit and
retain volunteers for various functions of the Recovery Center.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Create and implement
outreach plans and activities geared to explain the purpose and services
available at the Recovery Center
- Develop
community partnerships and coordinate collaborative efforts with various
groups, organizations, businesses, and community leaders to increase
participant engagement and utilization of community resources
- Work with
Program Director, Prevention Focus-Programs Manager and staff to develop
marketing plans to recruit new volunteers and participants in line with OASAS
and organizational goals
- Assists with planning, coordination,
promotion and facilitation of community-wide events, including community
forums, task forces, City meetings, and neighborhood and community planning
sessions. Develops and conducts presentations on Recovery Center programs and
initiatives
- Responsible for development and placement
of brochures, flyers and outreach materials explaining and promoting the
Recovery Center
- Participate in
coordination of special events including outings, holiday events, community
volunteering events, etc.
- Conduct and
compile volunteer satisfaction surveys
- Schedule and
personally conduct a significant number of outreach onsite visits, staff
presentations, and participant information sessions as agreed upon with the
program director
- Maintain relationship with
collaborative partners and cultivate new ones
- Maintain listings of
community resources to provide individuals and families
- Will participate in
regularly scheduled staff meetings and supervision sessions with the
Program Director
- Maintain knowledge of models
of care and support programs by attending training and seminars
- Performs
a variety of research and information-gathering assignments; identifies
resources to address recovery related issues and priorities; conducts
surveys; researches, analyzes, and compiles information; compiles and
prepares reports and recommendations on emerging recovery related
trends, issues
- Assist with other duties as
specified by the program director.
- Schedule and assigned
duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the
clients we serve.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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- One year of previous marketing/advocacy
work experience.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation
skills.
- Must be skilled in the use of social media
platforms.Able to collaborate with Marketing Director
in the development of promotional materials and website content.
- Committed to the mission of serving the
recovering community.
- Ability to perform several tasks
concurrently, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to support, network and motivate
volunteers and clientele.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to organize and maintain detailed
records; complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to relate in a
supportive manner to diverse individuals and families in recovery from SUD/MH
disorders.
- Ability to network and advocate on behalf
of persons with substance use/mental health disorder seeking recovery support
and services.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Master's Degree
in Human Services plus two year of advocacy experience in a human service
agency or health care facility
OR
- Bachelor's
Degree and 4 years experience in a human service agency or health care
facility.
- Must have
personal lived experience with prevention, treatment or mental health
services or have personal substance use recovery experience and be
comfortable with self-disclosure as needed.
- Certification as a provisional or full QHP or peer preferred.
AND
- A valid NYS drivers' license.
- Automobile
in good working order.
- Must
have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days
of hire.
- Must
maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon
expiration.
- If
driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile
insurance.
- Must
provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.
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