Community Outreach Specialist - St. Clair County, IL

Community Outreach Specialist - St. Clair County, IL

Post Date : Oct 28, 2025

Location :

Caseyville, IL, US, 62232

Position Type : Full Time

Requisition Number : 33656

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM; some Saturday hours ar

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Under direct supervision, provides support and access to resources through the Community Outreach and Recovery Support (CORS) Program for homeless and housing insecure individuals in the St. Clair county Illinois community.

Community Outreach Specialistsare responsible for :

• Identifies appropriate opportunities to eliminate barriers to resources; facilitates motivational conversations with individuals.
• Peer Support Workers (PSW) or Persons with Lived Experience (PLE) must connect people with OUD / SUDs to services that reduce the risk of an overdose and increase recovery capital, such as organizations that offer harm reduction, housing, treatment, and recovery support services.
• Assists team in maintaining consistent setting for treatment, planning, and coordinating outreach interaction events.
• Monitoring individuals' behavior and reporting observations, incidents or unusual occurrences; contributes to decisions regarding case management plans.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation for all interventions, including overdose prevention activities consistent with company policy.
• Drives Gateway vehicle to transport patients in Gateway treatment programs or those interested in treatment-to-treatment appointments.
• Is responsible for vehicle cleanliness, organization, stocking safety supplies, and performing daily safety inspection at the beginning, during, and end of shift.
• Responsible for communicating all safety concerns with Community Outreach Manager and team in a timely manner.
• Adhere to proper safety gear and guideline requirements.

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Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.

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