Click the link below to learn how Howard Center helps change lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wchi-A_Ks0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wchi-A_Ks0) Community Outreach Specialist Collaborate with local police departments to address community safety concerns and provide support to individuals in the community. This position spends time working in the police departments that we serve. Provide education to community members to destigmatize vulnerable populations and understand how supportive services impact our community.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with law enforcement and respond to calls at the request of local police departments dispatch or officer Provide immediate triage and outreach intervention in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, and child, youth, and family services Monitor and prevent escalation of symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse within the community Provide interim case management services for individuals before linking them with appropriate community providers

Requirements:

Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle Four years' combination of experience, skills and/or education Evening and weekend availability Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Favorable background checks through the

Police Department Structure:

Full-time (37.5 hours) Non-exempt Starting at $28.02 an hour We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible. Two Dental options Vision Insurance Employer 401(k) contributions Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee referral program with financial payment Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more! Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.