Community Outreach Specialist - South Loop

Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)! Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatment organization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs, including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state, we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support.

Our programs integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, including all three medications approved to treat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone). We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outside clinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patients have access to harm reduction resources and education.

Essential Duties

Strives to develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with patients’ needs and wishes, as it makes rounds in the neighborhoods of our Community partners Develops referral relationships with our shelter partners, homeless outreach teams, local task forces, hospital social workers, faith-based and local community organizations, and other community based organizations as appropriate, serving as their liaison to accessing treatment services offered by Family Guidance Centers Demonstrate professionalism in working with patients, staff and other outside professionals or collaterals.

Supervision and Professional Development: Participate in supervision with Program Manager as well as appropriate continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure Describes FGC programs, services and eligibility requirements in laymen’s terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friends of people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them to gain immediate access to treatment Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday (7:00a - 3:30p) Start Date: ASAP Work Location: 2630 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing includes marijuana/THC. This position requires DCFS background clearance. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Education

High School Diploma / GED required; Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply . Preferred but not required: possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and personal vehicle In the course of regular program operations, FGC outreach staff may be asked to utilize their own vehicles to transport themselves to and from outreach locations.

In these cases, it is helpful but not necessary for staff to have access to their own vehicle. Candidates will never be disqualified from a position because they do not have a license, insurance, or personal vehicle. Programs will work with each staff member individually to ensure that they are able to travel to and from work locations safely and effectively.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes: Health Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance, EAP 401k pension plan Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package