Primary Responsibilities include:
- Work
with Director and THRIVE Everywhere Program Coordinator to develop and
implement a comprehensive and innovative community outreach plan.
- Identify
in-community needs of recovery community and organize and oversee
community events to meet these needs.
- Work
collaboratively with Director and THRIVE Everywhere Program Coordinator to
identify ongoing and new ways to address the needs of the recovery
community.
- Assist
in developing plans for expanding the agency's presence.
- Assist
in managing, printing, purchasing and preparation of materials used for
outreach programs
- Keep
communication open and continuous with agency, supervisor, staff &
members of the team of new and important information that could support
ongoing and development of new programs within the agency. Also keep
agency apprised of new developments such as resources, organizations, and
agencies as they become available.
- Attend
& organize public, private & special outreach events throughout
both counties. Develop, manage, and coordinate setup and breakdown teams
for said events.
- Meet
and greet patrons, and conduct giveaways
- Provide
information and literature about the program to potential recoverees and
individuals in the community at events
- Record
events (i.e. photos, videos, audio for social media purposes)
- Responsible
for collecting completed photo/video release forms
- Provide
monthly reports for agency and agency partners including being responsible
for collecting sign in sheets at public, private and special outreach
events to be given to supervisor for monthly reports
Qualifications
and Requirements include:
·
High school
diploma or GED.
·
Completion of
Recovery Coach Training Academy (46 hours).
·
NYS Certified
Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-Provisional) certification required.
·
1-2 years
relevant experience in marketing, community outreach, and events
management. Knowledge of Long Island
recovery community. Knowledge of prevention, treatment, and recovery
resources.
·
Valid NYS
driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history
Schedule:
·
Part-Time 17
hours per week
·
Hours of operation
are 12pm-10pm, hours vary.
·
Must work one
weekend day.
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.