An outreach specialist is a social service professional who works directly with the community to promote health and wellness. As an outreach specialist, your job duties involve identifying community needs, developing wellness programs and initiatives, and tracking progress. This position will mainly take place in Lapeer county, however the Outreach Specialist will also be expected to partake in certain outreach events for the organization as a whole which also covers the Flint and Owosso locations. This is a full-time position at 40 hours. This position reports to the Community Development Coordinator. Hours are Tuesday

• Friday 10:00am
• 7:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am
• 2:00pm.

Events may allow for flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness about our organization's mission and services
• Develop and implement strategies to engage and educate the community about addiction counseling and public health initiatives
• Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to coordinate outreach efforts
• Deliver presentations and public speaking engagements to various audiences on topics related to addiction counseling, public health, and social work
• Utilize social media platforms to promote our organization's programs and events
• Recruit volunteers and participants for fundraising events and community programs
• Supervise outreach team members and provide guidance as needed
• Collect data on outreach activities, including attendance, participant demographics, and program outcomes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related field
• Proven experience in outreach work, preferably in the field of addiction counseling or public health
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences
• Experience in fundraising and event planning is highly desirable
• Knowledge of social media management tools and strategies
• Ability to educate and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with data collection methods and analysis
• Understanding of addiction counseling principles and practices This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are a motivated self-starter who is dedicated to improving public health outcomes through outreach efforts, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Serenity House's mission is to advocate for people in recovery and provide holistic options for those recovering from substance use disorder, codependency & trauma. Our vision is to create communities free from SUD, codependency & trauma. Our core values are Courage, Perseverance, Authenticity, Accountability, Acceptance & Community.

Other Requirements:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the title. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Employees in this title are subject to a background check. Serenity House Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pay:

From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you have experience with Event Planning? Do you have experience with building partnerships? Are you comfortable giving presentations? Do you have reliable transportation?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Fundraising:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lapeer, MI 48446 (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person