What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development Specialist position at Alleghany Highlands Community Services?
Job Overview
Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities.Key Responsibilities:
Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities.Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate a community coalition to address substance abuse priorities.
- Coordinate and participate in the community needs assessment to determine problem areas in the community.
- Collect data from various sources to identify needs and gaps in the community.
- Mobilize and build capacity in the community to address needs by creating partnerships and identifying a champion to assist in the process.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services-related field (required).
- Minimum 1 year experience in public health, behavioral health, or education (preferred).
- Experience with focus groups and coalition building (preferred).
- Valid driver's license (required).
- Virginia Retirement, Life Insurance, Health/Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO leave, and Educational Assistance.
