Community Ourtreach And Prevention Educator

About us

Nicasa Behavioral Health Services is a behavioral health and social service agency that has been serving the residents of Lake County since 1966. Our mission is to transform one life at a time through our behavioral and social health services, which is realized through our vision of strengthening the communities we serve by being the premier behavioral and social health service provider..

Community Ourtreach and Prevention Educator

Nicasa’s gambling program is looking for a full-time Community Outreach and Prevention Educator. This position will report to the Senior Director of Gambling Services.

Qualifications

· 3-5 years in community engagement and outreach, training, marketing, and communications

· Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and social media

· Ability to learn employer software.

· Knowledge of marketing fundamentals and market research

· Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings

· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

· Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills with incredible attention to detail

· Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

· Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize and multitask and meet deadlines

· Evidence of equity, diversity, and inclusion skillset

· The competence to collect and analyze appropriate data

· Education/training- bachelor’s degree in marketing, teaching, addiction counseling or related field

Job Description

· Identify, plan and schedule community events and locations for community level intervention

· Conduct group and community level interventions activities in assigned areas, according to the monthly schedule and program policies and procedures

· Prepare literature and other materials for dissemination during outreach that is targeted to the audience

· Assist in developing promotional strategies that will increase awareness of services within the community

· Assists in the development and presentation of appropriate curricula and training materials that will provide recipients with a basic understanding of problem gambling

· Develop a strategy to involve all segments of the target community in various outreach activities.

· Develop short- and long-term plans for communication and public relations programs and activities in collaboration with the Senior Director

· Document, compile, and submit data report of community outreach activities in a timely manner

· Attend appropriate community resource meetings

· Monitor literature and program marketing supplies and order additional supplies as needed

· Display professional appearance in accordance with agency policy,

· Connect communities to resources both within the team and externally

· This is a full-time position that reports to the Senior Director of Gambling Services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Round Lake, IL 60073: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Round Lake, IL 60073