Community Outreach Worker - Addictions Recovery

　　Department: Addiction Recovery - CPG1048

　　Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

　　Job Category: Allied Health

　　Employment Type: Full - Time

　　Job ID: 36376

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: Bachelors Degree

　　Shift: Day

　　Location: Champaign, IL

　　Usual Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5:00p

　　On Call Requirements: None

　　Work Location: Carle Champaign on Mattis

　　Secondary Job Category: Allied Health

　　Weekend Requirements: None

　　Holiday Requirements: None

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　　Position Summary:

　　This position is responsible for engaging community stakeholders and assisting with the building of coalitions throughout central Illinois to establish recovery oriented systems of care that allow for a coordinated network of community based services and supports for those with, or at risk of substance misuse.

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree required CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver's License and proof of auto insurance. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Community development, organization or outreach experience required, prefer work in non profit or substance abuse treatment SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Experience in working with program development, community engagement or outreach

　　Essential Functions:

　　Assist with the planning and implementation of grant programs under the direction of the Director with input from the Principal Investigator, associated researchers and other central administrators

　　Collaborate with the team to develop new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships between Carle Health and local, regional and state organizations

　　Engage community stakeholders and build coaltions throughout central Illinois

　　Support development of community prevention/education programming with local leadership

　　Develop and sustain relationships with community leaders, local groups and organizations and local authorities

　　Works as part of a team to support and sustain community led action around substance use and treatment resources

　　Participate and facilitate community meetings as directed

　　Travel to various locations within the site plan area for meetings, outreach and other grant related activities

　　Present grant program materials to a variety of constiuents including institution wide, regional collaborations and national meetings as needed

　　Serve as liasion between RLC leadership and community groups

　　Develop, organize and attend Addiction Recovery department's participation in community events

　　Work as part of RLC team to design and deliver innovative community outreach and engagement activities in identified service area

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

　　Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.