Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Community Engagement & Relationship Building:
  • Represent Seven Counties Services at community events, meetings, and public forums.
  • Serve as a liaison between the organization and select community stakeholders.
• Outreach & Education:
  • Develop and implement outreach initiatives to increase awareness of mental health, substance use, and developmental services.
  • Coordinate personal and organizational attendance at events, presentations, and resource fairs to educate the community.
  • Distribute informational materials and ensure accessibility to community resources.
• Event Planning & Program Development:
  • Organize community events, awareness campaigns, and engagement activities.
  • Track and analyze outreach efforts to measure impact and effectiveness.
• Advocacy & Resource Coordination:
  • Advocate for mental health, addiction recovery, and social services within the community.
  • Connect individuals and families with appropriate resources and services.
  • Identify gaps in service accessibility and propose solutions to improve community impact.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Marketing, Communications, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree in a Human Service discipline preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree with two plus years of experience in community outreach, social services, or nonprofit work, or
• Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in community outreach, social services, or nonprofit work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse populations.
• Experience in event coordination and partnership development.
• Passion for mental health advocacy and community service.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel within the service area and work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Time Type:

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being