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Family and Children's Association Outreach Specialist in Mineola, New York
Outreach Specialist
SHERPA is a specially trained team of peer recovery coaches offering guidance to individuals and families navigating the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment system. SHERPA provides recovery, harm-reduction, and crisis service linkage and emotional support based on the principles of hope, wellness, dignity, and choice.
Responsibilities:
Provide outreach to individuals and families struggling with SUD (Substance Use Disorder) in order to facilitate their engagement in services and offer additional supports through the Sherpa Program
Acts as a resource to all Sherpa team members on issues related to substance abuse and resources/services/connections available in the community
Act as liaison between the FCA Sherpa Program and the communities it serves to establish and build new relationships and foster existing relationships with community stakeholders, treatment providers, and other community resources
Represent the FCA Sherpa Program in a professional and knowledgeable manner and assist in the promotion of the program through information and education about its services to the communities we serve
Assist Sherpa peers in providing individuals and families social and recovery support services, referrals, and linkages to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services
Provide education about life-saving treatments such as overdose reversal medications and medication assisted treatment options and distribute fentanyl strips and other prevention and harm reduction resources
Other duties as assigned
· Qualifications and Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required.
6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite·
Valid NYS driver's license
Benefits Include:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
403 (B) with generous employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
10 Vacation Days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 11 holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
All positions at FCA are filled without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
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