Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Community Engagement & Relationship Building:
• Represent Seven Counties Services at community events, meetings, and public forums.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and select community stakeholders.
• Outreach & Education:
• Develop and implement outreach initiatives to increase awareness of mental health, substance use, and developmental services.
• Coordinate personal and organizational attendance at events, presentations, and resource fairs to educate the community.
• Distribute informational materials and ensure accessibility to community resources.
• Event Planning & Program Development:
• Organize community events, awareness campaigns, and engagement activities.
• Track and analyze outreach efforts to measure impact and effectiveness.
• Advocacy & Resource Coordination:
• Advocate for mental health, addiction recovery, and social services within the community.
• Connect individuals and families with appropriate resources and services.
• Identify gaps in service accessibility and propose solutions to improve community impact.
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Marketing, Communications, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree in a Human Service discipline preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Associate’s degree with two plus years of experience in community outreach, social services, or nonprofit work, or
• Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in community outreach, social services, or nonprofit work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse populations.
• Experience in event coordination and partnership development.
• Passion for mental health advocacy and community service.
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to travel within the service area and work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed.
  
  

Time Type

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  
  

• Financial Wellbeing
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  
  

• Career Development and Growth
• Tuition Assistance Plans
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
• At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
• Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
• Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes
  
  

• Work Life Balance
• Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
• Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being