What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator – Behavioral Health position at Syrenity House Empowered?
Syrenity House Empowered (SHE) is seeking an outgoing, motivated and community-focused Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator to expand awareness of our behavioral health and youth services throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area and surrounding communities.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys networking, community engagement, relationship building and connecting individuals and organizations with behavioral health and community resources.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with community organizations, behavioral health providers, social service agencies, healthcare providers, care managers, schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and other community partners.
- Educate community partners regarding SHE programs and available services.
- Represent the agency at health fairs, community events, networking events, resource fairs and community meetings.
- Coordinate informational tables, outreach activities and community presentations.
- Distribute agency brochures and educational materials throughout the community.
- Identify opportunities for community partnerships and collaborative programming.
- Maintain communication with existing community partners and develop new professional relationships.
- Assist community members and professionals with obtaining information regarding agency services and community resources.
- Maintain an outreach/contact log documenting community visits, meetings, events and partnership-development activities.
- Assist with social media and community announcements related to agency programs and events when appropriate.
- Work with agency leadership to develop monthly community-outreach goals and strategies.
- Promote awareness of services while maintaining client choice, confidentiality and all Medicaid, HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience in community outreach, behavioral health, healthcare, social services, marketing, public relations or community engagement preferred.
- Knowledge of Charlotte-Mecklenburg community resources strongly preferred.
- Strong communication and networking skills.
- Comfortable meeting with community agencies and speaking with small groups.
- Ability to work independently and manage an outreach schedule.
- Reliable transportation and ability to attend community events.
- Behavioral-health or human-services experience is a plus.
Schedule:
Flexible / Part-time. Some daytime, evening and occasional weekend community events may be available.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28215
Salary : $22