What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEEN OUTREACH FACILITATOR position at City of Norwich?
General Description
The Teen Outreach Facilitator position will function as a member of the Youth, Family, and Recreation Division of Human Services and will specialize in substance use prevention and mental health promotion.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as an essential member of the Drug Free Communities grant implementation team.
- Assist with the recruitment and continued engagement of members of the Teens Empowering Norwich leadership group, and the Norwich Prevention Council.
- Participate in the facilitation of mental health, substance use prevention, and wellness activities for the Teens Empowering Norwich leadership group.
- Develop promotional materials such as flyers, posters, and other advertisements.
- Participate in the creation of social media content for the Norwich Prevention Council accounts.
- Attend and assist with the planning of community events.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Drug Free Communities Coordinator, or designee.
Qualifications
- Norwich Resident
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- Between the ages of 18 and 24
- Previous exposure to behavioral health topics such as mental health, substance use, etc.
- Excellent communication skills both in person and over the phone.
- Must display interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations, including but not limited to youth, schools, law enforcement and community leaders.
- Proven ability to work independently and excellent organizational skills.
- Experience with social media sites
- Multi-language speaker is preferred but not required.
Important Information
Confidentiality – the Teen Outreach Facilitator may be exposed to confidential medical information. Information learned in the course of employment is strictly confidential!
To be considered, applicants must demonstrate on their application they meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Exempt : No
Type : PT Employee
Department : Human Services
Location : 7
