Community Outreach and Training Specialist

Horizon Career • Getzville, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Outreach and Training Specialist cultivates relationships with community organizations, schools, and groups across the WNY region, serving as a liaison for training materials, resources, and referral information. The specialist becomes certified in evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health awareness training, facilitates trainings, and provides follow-up activities. The role also manages training schedules and documentation, reporting, and follow-up to address inquiries and resource needs; represents the program at community events, coalitions, and outreach initiatives; supports partnership development and community engagement; and performs administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and ordering supplies. The position is based at 55 Dodge Rd, Getzville, NY, and requires frequent local travel. It is grant-funded and full-time, with flexibility to adjust hours as needed; some evenings and weekends may be required for pre-planned community events. The listed pay range is $19.50–$21.00, with starting pay potentially affected by experience and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, education, or a related field.
• Strong commitment to mental health awareness, prevention, and community well-being.
• Proficient in email communication, MS Office, social media, and/or other data management platforms.
• Excellent networking, outreach, and group dynamics skills.
• Demonstrates discretion and commitment to maintaining confidential information.
• Well-organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize effectively to meet operational deadlines.
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and proactively identifies and completes tasks without routine direction.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to meet physical demands that include sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting, repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, local travel, and occasionally lifting objects up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years’ experience working in behavioral health or a related field is preferred.
• Dynamic and engaging public speaking skills and experience facilitating training or educational programs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships and serve as a liaison with community organizations, schools, and groups regarding training materials, resources, and referral information throughout the WNY region.
• Become certified in evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health awareness training.
• Facilitate trainings and provide follow-up activities to organizations, schools, and groups.
• Schedule trainings, collect training documentation such as sign-in sheets and surveys, report on activities, and follow up to ensure inquiries, needs, and resources are addressed.
• Represent the program at community events, coalitions, and outreach initiatives.
• Support partnership development and community engagement activities.
• Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs.
• Monthly student loan assistance; the posting states team members will have received an extra $600 in loan payments after one year.
• 10% tuition discount through Capella University for employees and eligible family members (spouses and children up to age 30).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Team-based, supportive work environment and company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time