SUD Community Outreach Coordinator

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

POSITION SUMMARY: The position supports LCSNW’s Community Behavioral Health Program in substance use and mental health community outreach and engagement. The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, leading, and implementing a community outreach and engagement strategy to address behavioral health disparities and prevent substance use disorder in Refugee, Immigrant, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.

The Community Outreach Coordinator will also work closely with the Community Behavioral Health Program Manager in designing and coordinating all community outreach and engagement events. In addition, through presentations, training, and workshops, they will connect people and communities with resources, education, and information about mental health and substance use disorders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Community engagement through presentations, education, consultations, meetings, workshops.
• Mobilize, engage, collaborate and partner with community organizations, faith institutions, governmental partners, individuals, families, and youth to implement community-led engagement and awareness processes.
• Collaborate with LCSNW staff, attend weekly meetings, and training.
• Advocate across systems for Refugee-Immigrant, BIPOC behavioral health equity.
• Facilitate culturally specific community assessment and data management.
• Complete monthly reports of outreach and engagement activities, data tracking and grant reporting.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant program/department requirements; including and not limited to adhering to all record-keeping and reporting requirements.
• Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate development of a positive staff support network.
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required/Certificate in Addiction Counseling/Behavioral Health.

Transportation: This position requires reliable transportation for business purposes, such as between work locations and community settings.

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Clearance: Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender. ORCHARDS background clearance. SAM/OIG.

The Perks:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.