Family Guidance Centers, Inc.
Community Outreach Specialist/Drug Checker - South Loop
Family Guidance Centers, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Community Outreach Specialist - Wabash at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Start Date: ASAP Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00a - 3:30p Starting Pay Rate: $20.00 Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD). DCFS clearance required. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Responsibilities
Strives to develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients needs and wishes, as it makes rounds in the neighborhoods of our Community partners
Develops referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by Family Guidance Centers
Demonstrates professionalism in working with patients, staff and other outside professionals or collaterals. Supervision and Professional Development: Participate in supervision with Program Manager as well as appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure
Describes FGC programs, services and eligibility requirements in lay terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment
Essential Duties
Strives to develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients needs and wishes, as it makes rounds in the neighborhoods of our Community partners
Develops referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by Family Guidance Centers
Demonstrates professionalism in working with patients, staff and other outside professionals or collaterals. Supervision and Professional Development: Participate in supervision with Program Manager as well as appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure
Describes FGC programs, services and eligibility requirements in lay terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment
Requirements Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Certification in Opioid-Impacted/Behavioral Health Focus preferred. Lived recovery experience with working knowledge of medication-assisted treatment and drug-free programming, hospital-based medical detox program admission and discharge policies and procedures, and an understanding of federal and state confidentiality laws is preferred. Experience with leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to safely navigate and provide outreach services in Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and current vehicle insurance is preferred (not required).
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
EAP
401k pension plan
Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package
Other Information Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD). DCFS clearance required. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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Community Outreach Specialist - Wabash at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Start Date: ASAP Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00a - 3:30p Starting Pay Rate: $20.00 Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD). DCFS clearance required. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Responsibilities
Strives to develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients needs and wishes, as it makes rounds in the neighborhoods of our Community partners
Develops referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by Family Guidance Centers
Demonstrates professionalism in working with patients, staff and other outside professionals or collaterals. Supervision and Professional Development: Participate in supervision with Program Manager as well as appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure
Describes FGC programs, services and eligibility requirements in lay terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment
Essential Duties
Strives to develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients needs and wishes, as it makes rounds in the neighborhoods of our Community partners
Develops referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by Family Guidance Centers
Demonstrates professionalism in working with patients, staff and other outside professionals or collaterals. Supervision and Professional Development: Participate in supervision with Program Manager as well as appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure
Describes FGC programs, services and eligibility requirements in lay terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment
Requirements Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Certification in Opioid-Impacted/Behavioral Health Focus preferred. Lived recovery experience with working knowledge of medication-assisted treatment and drug-free programming, hospital-based medical detox program admission and discharge policies and procedures, and an understanding of federal and state confidentiality laws is preferred. Experience with leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to safely navigate and provide outreach services in Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and current vehicle insurance is preferred (not required).
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
EAP
401k pension plan
Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package
Other Information Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD). DCFS clearance required. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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