Outreach Worker â Perinatal & Childrenâs Mental Health Services
Outreach Worker â Perinatal & Childrenâs Mental Health Services
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Job Description
Ohel is seeking an Outreach Worker to conduct grassroots community-based outreach to connect individuals with a focus on perinatal women and families in need of childrens mental health services to our mental health clinic and CCBHC services. This role requires building strong community relationships raising awareness of available services and facilitating referrals to care.
Responsibilities:
- Engage community members organizations and leaders to promote clinic services.
- Represent the agency at community meetings health fairs and local events.
- Identify and connect with individuals who may benefit from mental health support.
- Follow up on community inquiries and referral opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Director of Community Outreach to plan and implement engagement strategies and outreach events.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach contacts and follow-up activities.
- Work in collaboration with community leadership to understand needs and interface with clinical leadership to develop programming to meet those needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required Masters in a Mental Health field preferred.
- Deep understanding of community needs and available local resources.
- Experience in outreach health promotion or community engagement preferred.
Knowledge of perinatal and childrens mental health services a plus.
We are seeking a candidate with a warm empathetic and engaging personality with excellent follow-up communication and presentation skills. Cultural competence is highly valued enhancing the candidates ability to connect to the community base. This is a full time salaried position is located in Brooklyn and Far Rockaway. Travel within the communities is required.
Salary: $90000
Employment Type
Full-Time
