Regional Outreach Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, coordinate, facilitate, and monitor outreach activities within the assigned regional area
• Prepare and package overdose kits for distribution and fulfill online orders
• Engage community partners and stakeholders to promote TASC’s harm reduction services through in-person and virtual meetings and events
• Collaborate with TASC area administrators to identify and implement outreach opportunities targeting priority populations
• Prepare, interpret, and present reports on program operations, service evaluation, and resource utilization
• Ongoing assessment of community opportunities to enhance program reach
• Represent TASC in community and external relations related to harm reduction services
• Maintain positive professional relationships with internal staff, leadership, community partners, and clients
• Support TASC’s harm reduction social media presence in collaboration with the communications department

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
• Knowledge of the current ASAM placement criteria, DSM-V as it relates to substance-related disorders, and Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals, or the ability to acquire the knowledge
• Comfort working inside a correctional setting and with persons convicted of serious violent offenses
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

Flexible in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions

Skills

Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays