Outreach Specialist

Aliviane • El Paso, TX

45d • $10

About The Position

Aliviane Inc. is committed to providing treatment to members of our community who struggle with substance abuse. Through substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness we help people recover from addiction as they embrace their voice, discover their journey, and engage their community. The success of our mission is made possible by the skills and contributions of our divers e team. Become a part of a unique organization that is spearheading substance use treatment in Texas. Become a part of Aliviane ! Will assist in implementing best practice interventions focused on improving the well-being, reducing stress levels, and resiliency of the targeted populations to be served. These interventions will use academic settings, health fairs, community, and peer interactions to target pregnant, post-partum women, or male or females with a child under the age of 6 with open CPS case. Outreach Navigator will also facilitate evidence-based curriculum for parenting sessions for our targeted population.

Requirements

• Ability to express self, in English, in a clear, concise, understandable manner, both orally and in writing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Reflect a pleasant attitude that represents Aliviane, Inc in a positive manner within the community at large, and maintain a professional attitude to the employees, clients and public at all times.
• Project the same positive manner while attending community activities.
• Ability to gain and uphold the confidence and trust of vulnerable populations served by Aliviane, Inc.
• Ability to interact with youth and adults in a positive, courteous respectful and professional manner.
• Strives for personal and organizational excellence.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
• Able to accept responsibility; and follow or exceed organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive, culturally sensitive outreach for pregnant, post-partum women or men and women with a child under the age of 6 with open CPS case.
• Outreach Navigator will determine the type of intervention provided such as physical, or educational support.
• Outreach Navigators will screen individuals for mental health, substance use, and Social Determinants of Health.
• Referrals will be given to the participants to ensure they receive the support and services they need.
• Outreach Navigators will distribute educational pamphlets, posters, lectures, and conversations on mindfulness, tips to reduce stress and improve well-being.
• Participate in community outreach events, and health fairs to screen and refer individuals for services as necessary.
• Outreach navigators along with community partners will work together to promote resiliency, social and community connectedness, and healing for individuals at risk for substance misuse.
• Outreach Navigator will also facilitate evidence-based curriculum for parenting sessions for our targeted population.
• Outreach navigators will travel to rural areas.
• Have knowledge of the agency's programs in order to refer individuals who seek information.
• Maintain working knowledge of personnel and office policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401( k)
• Generous paid time off , extended illness leave , and paid holidays
• Mental Health Hours
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work helping clients overcome substance abuse
• As well as company-paid benefits such as life insurance and short-term disability!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed