Community Outreach Specialist

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The full-time Community Outreach Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board plays a crucial role in enhancing our agency’s capacity to respond effectively to community crises and traumatic events. In this position, social workers, psychologists, counselors, and recent graduates will directly respond to the aftermath of traumatic events, providing essential support to individuals and families affected. You will collaborate with law enforcement and community stakeholders to identify areas in need of educational sessions, such as Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention. The role emphasizes relationship-building with various local sites to implement vital preventative training. Flexibility is key, as frequent attendance at after-hours and weekend events is required, ensuring prompt and compassionate responses during critical times. As the liaison between the Traumatic Event Response Program and community representatives, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality and relevant resources to promote mental well-being and resilience in our community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology or Counseling).
One (1) 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.
Valid VA driver’s license.
Exemplary interpersonal skills to engage and connect with diverse populations, including adolescents, adults, and community representatives.
Proficiency in mental health promotion and suicide prevention methodologies.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

Responsibilities

Directly respond to the aftermath of traumatic events, providing essential support to individuals and families affected.
Collaborate with law enforcement and community stakeholders to identify areas in need of educational sessions, such as Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention.
Build relationships with various local sites to implement vital preventative training.
Attend after-hours and weekend events to ensure prompt and compassionate responses during critical times.
Serve as the liaison between the Traumatic Event Response Program and community representatives.
Deliver high-quality and relevant resources to promote mental well-being and resilience in our community.