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Family Guidance Centers, Inc. —Springfield, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Peer Community Outreach Specialist - Springfield

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. -
Springfield, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Shift: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.

Essential Duties:

Conduct outreach to people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, and communities. Also, educate on overdose prevention and distribute overdose prevention supplies.
Describe FGC programs, services, and eligibility requirements in laymen's terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment.
Develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients' needs and wishes.
Develop referral relationships with shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community-based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by FGC.
Complete daily activity logs to accurately record outreach efforts, client interactions, and services provided.
Assist, when necessary, with delivering medications to FGC patients who are incarcerated or have difficulty accessing the clinic.
Demonstrate professionalism in working with patients, staff, and other outside professionals or collaterals.
Participate in supervision with Program Manager and appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Must work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Hours may vary based on the programming needs of the agency and flexibility is required.

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate : $20/hr.

Location: Stanton 2924 Stanton St. Springfield IL 62703

Family Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment, an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Experience and Skills:Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. Experience in behavioral health, community health outreach, substance use harm reduction, withdrawal management programs, medication-assisted treatment, and/or community relations required. Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist or education as a Community Health Worker preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Job Benefits:

Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our PTO compensation package.

From: Family Guidance Centers, Inc.

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