Engagement Specialist - Cfb

SUMMARY The Engagemen t Specialist builds a sustainable network of support and serves as a vital link between behavioral services with culturally faith based communities. This incumbent serves as the primary liaison between HSI and faith-based constituents to foster understanding and collaboration on behavioral health needs and ensure mental health services are incorporated into the faith-based settings.

This role requires a unique ability to navigate the complexities of community dynamics, creating and nurturing relationships that weave together a rich network of resources and support for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Seeking individuals with personal life experience.
• One (1) year experience in substance-abuse, mental health, or related field is preferred.
• Certification or completion of required training and experience to be certified as a recovery support specialist within one (1) year.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and insurance.
• Flexibility to attend community meeting/events after hours and on weekends.
• Intermediate level PC and Microsft Suites skills, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize monthly meetings with faith-based leaders to establish connections and assess the mental health needs of their congregations and communities.
• Host weekly collaborative workshops and information sessions (in-person and virtual) to foster mutual understanding and coordinated care between faith-based communities and behavioral health providers.
• Facilitate connections between Peer Recovery Advocates and faith-based communities to share personal life experiences and promote empathy and understanding.
• Educate faith-based leaders and congregations on behavioral health topics such as mental health awareness, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and recovery support.
• Organize training sessions and summits around national observances (e.g., World Mental Health Day, National Suicide Prevention Month, Overdose Awareness Week) to integrate mental health into ministry efforts.
• Provide advocacy training to faith leaders to help them support congregants in accessing behavioral health services.
• Promote the (certified recovery support specialist) CRSS credential and encourage faith-based individuals to pursue certification to enhance recovery support within congregations.