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Carle Foundation Hospital Community Outreach Worker - CARC in Urbana, Illinois
Community Outreach Worker - CARC
Department: Addiction Recovery - CPG1048
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 36376
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Champaign, IL
Usual Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p
On Call Requirements: None
Work Location: Carle Champaign on Mattis
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: None
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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for engaging community stakeholders and assisting with the building of coalitions throughout central Illinois to establish recovery oriented systems of care that allow for a coordinated network of community based services and supports for those with, or at risk of substance misuse.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree or Certificate in Eligibility for Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist or Experience in Lieu of Education CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Driver's License upon hire and Proof of Auto Insurance upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Community development, organization or outreach experience required, prefer work in non profit or substance abuse treatment OrLife experiences and recovery experiences allows person to provide recovery support in such way that others can benefit from their experiences. Or SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Experience in working with program development, community engagement or outreach, or with those seeking or in recovery
Essential Functions:
Assist with the planning and implementation of grant programs under the direction of the Director with input from the Principal Investigator, associated researchers and other central administrators
Collaborate with the team to develop new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships between Carle Health and local, regional and state organizations
Engage community stakeholders and build coaltions throughout central Illinois
Support development of community prevention/education programming with local leadership
Develop and sustain relationships with community leaders, local groups and organizations and local authorities
Works as part of a team to support and sustain community led action around substance use and treatment resources
Participate and facilitate community meetings as directed
Travel to various locations within the site plan area for meetings, outreach and other grant related activities
Present grant program materials to a variety of constiuents including institution wide, regional collaborations and national meetings as needed
Serve as liasion between RLC leadership and community groups
Develop, organize and attend Addiction Recovery department's participation in community events
Work as part of RLC team to design and deliver innovative community outreach and engagement activities in identified service area
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.