Outreach Coordinator

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
  

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator

Work Location: Greater Holyoke Area

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
• EOE M/F/D/V
• Union/Non-Union
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist HPD Intervention Officers with monitoring police radio.
• Respond to calls for service with Intervention Officer.
• Determine recovery needs of individuals at the scene.
• Make initial contact with potential clients at the scene by describing the peer-to-peer recovery support and other services offered by ERASE 2 program.
• As appropriate, arrange for follow up contact with client.
• As appropriate, coordinate with emergency personnel at the scene to connect client to detox, medical, or behavioral health services.
• Use StreetReach App to track activities.
• Monitor activities of the other members
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance. Skills, Knowledge and Prior Experience Required:
• Knowledge of behavioral health and medical services, resources and supports for housing, vocational training and employment, harm reduction and recovery services.
• An elevated level of skill in organization, time management, ability to multitask and work independently.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and accurately.
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, cultural competency.
• Experience in human services case management preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish, spoken and written, preferred. Supervisory Relationships:
• Reports to supervisor at employer (culturally specific organization). Collaborates regularly with Project Director
  
  

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training