COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a high school diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field.  Must be able to provide energetic speaking and training at community events/training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and facilitate a support network for families with mental health needs.  Serve as a liaison between families, mental health, and other agencies for training, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive system of care.  Catchment area includes Pike, Bullock and Macon Counties. 

Make and maintain contact with Community Leaders to determine the needs of

their specific community.

Serve as a liaison between families, mental health and other agencies.

Assist in obtaining resources in satisfying families basic needs.

Assist with coordination of on-going training opportunities for family members,

para professionals, professionals and community members.  Maintain contact with

each police department, Sheriff’s department and school system in the catchment

area and provide presentations/trainings as needed.

Coordinate or assist in coordination of CPI/First Aid, Mental Health First Aide and

    the Bully Proof Program training.  Must be able to speak and present in a public

    forum.

Set up agency information table and provide agency information at health fairs, job fairs, school events and city/town events in the catchment area.