Outreach Worker

MISSION STATEMENT

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion?  For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond.  We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under supervision of the Director of Outreach, the requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Outreach Worker is responsible for outreach initiatives to expand access to behavioral health services within the community. This role will build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and local agencies while ensuring outreach activities align with the organization’s mission and goals. The Outreach Worker will work with the Director of Outreach to develop strategies to increase program visibility, and implement evidence-informed approaches to connect individuals and families to behavioral health resources.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job. The functions below outline the general responsibilities associated with this position. Each of these functions is considered critical to effective department operations and our Mission. It is expected that all staff in this position will have satisfactory attendance and will perform these functions as assigned in a competent, cooperative, and timely manner. The Job Description will be reviewed periodically for accuracy and/or adjusted according to business necessity.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with the Director of Outreach, Program Directors, Senior Administrators, and program outreach/intake staff to develop and implement a strategic and targeted outreach plan for the Behavioral Health portfolio.
• Develop new and strengthen existing partnerships with referral partners in the community.
• Focus on boosting internal referrals and integrated are model within Acacia Network.
• Participate in community council meetings, community meetings, etc., to share Acacia Network services and develop potential partnerships.
• Table at community events, resource fairs, and/or within city or state agencies to share program information for potential referral to services.
• Assist in maintaining the program’s census across the BH network at full capacity.
• Coordinate, organize, and conduct presentations to community agencies, hospitals, criminal justice and family court entitles, and other community partners.
• Engages in educational prevention activities.
• Maintains quality documentation and ensures submission of accurate and timely documentation.
• Assists staff in coordinating referrals to the appropriate program, ensuring follow-up communication for referral partner, and seamless admission to the program, if determined to be clinically appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• CASAC, CASAC-T, CRPA, CRPA-P, or qualified health professional, preferred.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish), preferred
• Demonstrates skills in strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and self-directed care.
• Experience working within community settings, preferred.
• Obtain within six months of hire:
  • Trained in Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Use
• Obtain within thirty days of hire:
  • Mandated Reporter
• Excellent communication, public speaking, interpersonal skill, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and apply principles of equity, inclusion, and cultural humility.

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.