Community Liaison Specialist (Uvalde Crisis Center)

**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS TO

ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE

EMPLOYEES**

Help us help others:

The Community Liaison Specialist is a highly motivated and community-oriented individual. In this role, the Community Liaison Specialist will represent HCMHDDC in initiatives related to community recovery following the May 2022 tragedy at Robb Elementary. This includes working with a diverse group of stakeholders to establish and sustain effective engagement that supports our program's goals and objectives. The Community Liaison Specialist will take the lead in stakeholder engagement, advancing the Uvalde Recovery Program's mission to foster community healing while converting community engagement objectives into practical program initiatives. The core activities of the position include partnership development and maintenance, gathering feedback, and resolving conflicts. The Community Liaison Specialist will also work closely with community partners to develop strategies, build relationships, and facilitate collaboration to achieve common goals.

With the support of the Uvalde Recovery Program Director, the Community Liaison Specialist will analyze data and metrics to measure the effectiveness of community engagement efforts, develop reports to communicate findings and recommendations, identify and address any barriers or obstacles to community engagement, and stay up to date on local challenges, trends, and best practices in community engagement. The Community Liaison Specialist will also work closely with internal teams to identify opportunities to increase community engagement, create events, and develop programs that promote inclusivity, diversity, and social responsibility.

This position provides an engaging environment where your skills and dedication to helping others can lead to significant positive change.

You will get to:

• Developing and implementing communication plans, creating promotional materials, and managing the program website
• Collaborate closely with the Community Training Specialist on the community mental health literacy initiative
• Hosting events, attending community meetings and events, and conducting outreach in the field to educate the public
• Identifying, building, and sustaining partnerships with community leaders, organizations, and community members
• Identifying community needs, collecting feedback, and connecting individuals with necessary resources or services
• Identifying opportunities for collaboration and synergy among community members and stakeholders
• Tracking outreach metrics, analyzing program impact, and maintaining records
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for community events

You'll definitely need:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services/sociology, public health, communications, or related field with the ability to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS).
• A valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel to individuals when necessary.
• Experience working within a team setting.
• Bilingual; English/Spanish preferred.

We'll also want you to:

• Facilitate support groups
• Community mental health presentations to reduce stigma
• Promote the program and services
• Represent our program at community events and meetings
• Event coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage, empathize, and build trust
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and encourage others
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Familiarity with community resources and services
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of community engagement strategies
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Other job duties as assigned
• Must become certified in PMAB, First Aid, and CPR within three months of employment and maintain certification without interruption thereafter.
• The job description may be changed to reflect job updates and requirements.

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with the option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.

We can pay you:

$71,000 annually and benefits