Engagement Specialist

Position Overview

Supporting independence and community inclusion, S : US' Behavioral Health division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve.

Engagement Coordinators in the Restore and Recovery (R&R) program will be responsible for providing outreach and connection to services for individuals who engage in substance use, carry mental health diagnoses and / or have histories of homelessness. The Engagement Coordinator provides skilled engagement, referral and connection to services, while working closely with Peer staff in the R&R program to provide person-centered, trauma-informed interventions and services through this SAMHSA funded program. The purpose of this program is to assist individuals with accessing necessary harm reduction interventions, bridging the digital divide in treatment services for both service recipients and staff, and addressing grief related to COVID and increasing overdose deaths. The Restore and Recovery team will provide consultation and education to S : US staff, service recipients and the communities where services recipients live. The Engagement Coordinator collaborates closely with service recipients, staff and community organizations to develop culturally-appropriate materials and strategies to raise awareness about the dangers of opioids, fentanyl test strips as an overdose prevention tool, availability of naloxone, and other harm reduction strategies as needed. The Engagement Coordinator should provide culturally safe care with a demonstrated commitment to anti-colonial practice.

Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Conducts outreach services within S : US shelters and supported housing programs, as well as communities where S : US programs are located
• Conducts assessment process to orient client to the Restore and Recovery program and develop individual service plan reflecting assessment needs and goals.
• Provide referrals to needed services and deliver follow-up
• Documents case management activities in accordance with agency and funding source guidelines and procedures. Follows funding source protocol manual.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings to enhance skills that are related to job function.
• Maintain professional relationships with outside service providers and community organizations.
• Must be able to work independently in the community

Service Delivery

Data and Accountability

Compliance

External Relations

Operations

Key Performance Standards :

Required Education and Experience :

Company Overview

S : US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S : US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values : ? respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.?

S : US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S : US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact?the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

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2023-14730