Community Liaison

JOB DEFINITION: To enhance CN Guidance capacity tailored to identified grant population as well as new referral pathways all of which will endure long beyond grants 6-month period.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree preferred; High School Diploma required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior successful field work and community work with this identified population under proper supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide culturally attuned outreach.
2. Build community trust within identified community.
3. Support health-literacy education.
4. Outreach and engage community members and leaders.
5. Guide program staff on cultural norms.
6. Facilitate connections between Ukraine new arrivals and behavioral-health services.
7. Speak relevant language(s) (e.g. Ukrainian and Russian).
8. Outreach and engage community members and leaders.
9. Build a strong referral pathway of Ukraine new arrivals into behavioral healthcare.
10. Documented learnings specific to this target population that can be used continually in future CN Guidance staff trainings; and increased cultural competency and nuanced attunement of our agency across Ukraine groups long after the grant ends.
11. To be out in the field in the Ukraine community building awareness about CN Guidances mental health cooccurring substance use treatment and wrap-around service programs-building trust and referrals.
12. Working on-site with our staff coaching CN Guidance team members with regard to best ways to: conduct outreach in culturally attuned ways; build trust; engage community members in behavioral health services; and continue building referrals to our programming even and especially after this 6-month services & capacity-building grant comes to an end in September 2026.
13. Identify additional eligible individuals in need of referrals and connection to services.
14. Adapt outreach approaches to changing community needs.
15. Provide language interpretation support in relevant language(s).
16. Identify individuals who would be excellent cultural brokers liaisons (between community and mental health supports) and/or consultants who can help us build our capacity to better serve this community.
17. Assist in building CN Guidances capacity and cultural competence.
18. Build a strong referral pathway of Ukraine new arrivals into behavioral healthcare.
19. In-person presence at community hubs highly attended by Ukraine new arrivals including: Community events (e.g. Ukrainian and Russian festivals).
20. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
21. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
22. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.
23. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
24. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
25. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days 10-20 Vacation Days 12 Sick Days 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more.

If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR CAROL OTERO at .

CN Guidance & Counseling Services inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment counseling housing and support services.

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• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
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