OUTREACH COORDINATOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES EVERGREEN FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT 24774

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Outreach Coordinator.

Job Duties

Maintain and model high personal and ethical standards, an active, effective personal recovery program, and an application ofrecovery principles when representing the Center on and offsite.
Demonstrate leadership and respect for and value of every individual's unique recovery experience, including modeling and/or embracing effective recovery pathways. Connect with and support peers and community members by inviting them to connect with supports and services. Educate individuals and the community about the benefits of Recovery Support Services through the Recovery Center, and how to access these services. Explain and demonstrate how services and activities offered by the Center correlate to improved recovery and quality of life and relationships.
Organize and promote special events and other initiatives that promote the Center and its activities to the community. Schedule regular outreach exhibitions and in-service in the community, including community events, workshops, and appearances, and educate employees on community responsibility. Lead outreach efforts to connect substance using individuals with support and resources. Develop connections with community partners. Stay current on community resources. Attend mandatory individual and group supervision sessions for staff. Attend and provide support at mandatory group supervision sessions for volunteers. Attend team meetings with the program personnel and clinical staff to report and review program progress. Maintain certifications. Participate in ongoing trainings as required by organization and by program. Stay current on addiction, recovery, and related news and trends.
Document all work appropriately and a timely manner. Assist in the collection of outcome data. Regularly conduct and utilize assessment measures to ensure programming, resources, and solutions offered are tailored specifically to the needs of individuals and/or community.
Comply with all regulations under HIPAA and relevant grant funding as applicable. Adhere to Peer Code of Ethics as specified through NAADAC and all departmental and program policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites:
At least two years of personal recovery from substance use, At least two years' experience working/volunteering as a peer, knowledge of local recovery community and available resources
Event planning or other community engagement experience, Project management skills with the ability to plan and execute projects, as well as provide digestible data to make decisions
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles, Strong interpersonal, listening, and oral/written communication skills, and computer literate

Education
High school or equivalent (Required)
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or in process (Preferred)
Completed NJ Peer Workforce Supervision Training or in process (Preferred)

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.