Outreach Coordinator | Valor

Gandara Center•East Granby, CT

55d•$20

About The Position

The Gandara Center is looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator to conduct outreach within the recovery community and support the members in recovery from substance abuse in a Peer-to-Peer Support model.

Requirements

Knowledge in the field of substance abuse, good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred to be in recovery for a period of no less than 2 years.
Be familiar with the local recovery community, Hyannis area.
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.
Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese, Bicultural encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Oversee all the recreational activities at Stairway to Recovery and other recovery-oriented social activities.
Provide direction and support to volunteer members that are directly supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Provide information and referrals to assist members with needed services.
Work closely with Stairway to Recovery staff to connect recovery community members with volunteer programs.
Conduct outreach to individuals within the recovery community, via recovery programs; jails, prisons, support networks and by attending networking events.
Enhance community awareness through media outreach and by attending community events with Stairway to Recovery information packets.
Keep all required documentation up to date.
Participate in an on-going collaboration with other programs providing educational, employment and medical support to people in recovery.
Participate in workshops/trainings related to wellness and recovery engagement.
Participate in coalition around south shore that works for people in recovery.
Participate in data collection for reporting and evaluation purposes.
Participate in monthly supervision with Program Director.
Be able to work flexible hours including weekends, nights and holidays.
Additional duties as needed.