When you work at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, you make a difference. Every job at Highland Rivers is important because every job contributes to improving people’s lives – regardless of whether you work directly with the individuals and families we serve. Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities. We serve a complex and vulnerable population: individuals and families who may have limited income, who are uninsured or who have Medicaid or Medicare – people who often have nowhere else to turn and rely on Highland Rivers to help them. If you have a passion for helping others, Highland Rivers may be the place for you.

Highland Rivers is seeking a Community Workforce Development Liaison for the Whitfield / Murray counties.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for connecting people in the broader community by creating partnership agreements and cultivating relationships with businesses, individuals, and other relevant organizations with a focus on recovery to work initiatives. These positions work closely with our Supportive Employment program to provide individual access to resources and support needed. The successful candidate must be able to work in a team environment but also possess a strong independent work ethic, have excellent computer and follow-up skills and possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Acts as liaison between stakeholders and HRBH for Recovery to Work Ecosystem services, including assigned services for the region for business development.
• Works to enhance and expand the provision of all HRBH services by fostering relationships with the community partners including school systems, DFCS, DJJ, etc. Attends LIPT meetings, Family Connections meetings, etc.
• Facilitates referrals between Highland Rivers Behavioral Health and stakeholders.
• Participates in developing and maintaining a collaborative and cooperative service environment in the community at large. Provides education to community stakeholders re: our services, behavioral health/substance use in general, Youth/Adult MH First Aid, Recovery to Work etc.
• Develops needs assessments based on accurate analysis of community and services.
• Coordinates community trainings, when applicable.
• Fosters the development of new recovery strategy for communities and businesses.
• Participates in development and implementation of any grant opportunities as they occur.