Community Outreach & Education Coordinator - Full-time

For 50 years, Buckelew Programs has been committed to the mission of providing mental health and addiction services that promote recovery, resilience and hope. The agency provides numerous essential community services throughout Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties ranging from supported housing and job training for people with mental illness to outpatient psychotherapy and other support for children, adults and families, as well as residential detoxification services, and a regional suicide prevention program and crisis hotline. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience consistent with this level of education in social work, counseling, human service or related field required. Experience in community outreach preferred. Group presentation skills in a variety of settings desired. ASIST, QPR, SOS or SafeTalk training desired. Experience working within all the rules, regulations, and policies that govern agency compliance. Must be supportive to the principles, purposes and objectives of BSPP and Buckelew Programs.

Skills and Abilities: Computer literacy. Competence with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook at an intermediate level. Experience using PREZI preferred. Highly organized. Flexible schedule and availability to participate in speaking and event opportunities which may include weekends and evenings. Strong written communication skills and excellent oral communication skills. Able to effectively and succinctly communicate to individuals and large groups. Reliable with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships based on mutual trust and respect, and be a team player. Able to partner with, and support, program leaders throughout the organization as well as community partners. Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team. Able to complete all tasks required in a timely fashion. Working understanding of highly confidential environments and ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of HIPAA requirements. Must have valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record, use of own vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed.

Physical Requirements: Requires occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds); and standing, walking, talking and hearing for the majority of a shift. Nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Ability to maintain composure and work quality during presentations and when interacting with others; regular local travel; involves frequent exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. Able to handle objects with both hands and the use of fine motor skills on a regular basis. Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, and computer printer. Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically. Hearing requirements: ability to hear information in person and by telephone.

Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care and transit costs, retirement savings plan, employee assistance plan and up to 6 weeks of paid time off.

AA/EOE