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: Brockton, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for assisting community outreach and advocacy at an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance use in person and virtually. The recovery support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long term recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying and networking with recovery oriented community organizations
• Manages peer outreach in person and virtually
• Responsible for developing educational and informational content on Recovery Support Center benefits
• Responsible for developing orientation and training for Peers that use social media and or perform out reach
• Oversee all the recreational activities at Stairway to Recovery and other recovery oriented social activities 
• Provide direction and support to volunteer members that are directly supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator 
• Work with Stairway to Recovery staff to connect recovery community members with volunteer programs.
• Conduct outreach to individuals within the recovery community, via recovery programs; jails, prisons, support networks and by attending networking events 
• Participate in workshops/training related to wellness and recovery engagement 
• Participate in support groups when needed 
• Participate in Data collection for reporting and evaluation purposes 
• Participate in monthly supervision with Program Director 
• Be able to work flexible ours including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Additional duties as needed 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge in the field of substance abuse, Preferred to be in recovery for a period of no less than 2 years. 
• Be familiar with the local recovery community, Brockton area.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese preferred.
• Valid Drivers license and dependable transportation Required.

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