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SalaryOur Growth Team in Maine is seeking aCommunity Outreach Associate to facilitate services on/off-site with our clients, community partners, and healthcare providers. If you are a caring, dedicated individual who possesses strong communication skills, has a true desire to help others, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the position for you!
Job Title:Community Outreach Associate
In this role, you will interact with BLP members, counselors, medical providers, and community members of the local recovery community. You will play a vital role in expanding the organization's network and raising awareness about its programs and services. The Community Outreach Associate collaborates with various teams to develop and implement effective outreach initiatives and represents the organization at meetings and events. This role requires strong communication skills along with a passion for building connections with diverse audiences while maintaining our organization's mission and values.
Responsibilities for Community Outreach Associate include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners while upholding the organization's mission.
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including community organizations, businesses, government agencies, and healthcare providers to expand our network and enhance referral pathways.
- Collaborates with various teams to develop and implement effective outreach initiatives and strategies to increase membership
- Act as the primary point of contact for external partners and stakeholders responding to inquiries and providing necessary information or support.
- Collaborate with potential partners to identify opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and joint initiatives.
- Represents the organization at meetings, events, and partner sites arriving early to set up for meetings and events to raise awareness of our services.
- Facilitating group therapy meetings
- Teaming closely with the Member Services staff on questions or new information
- Providing Community Outreach and information and conducting presentations with confidence
- Participating in the recruitment and training of other field staff associates
- Assisting and maintaining documentation of meetings, events, and functions
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of efforts in Salesforce daily
- Active participation in team, calls and meetings and offering potential solutions to obstacles incurred
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and source prospective organizations
- Regular travel within the state of Maine
Qualifications for a Community Outreach Associate:
- A passion to work in a healthcare field
- 1+ year(s) experience in MAT/MOUD program, preferred
- Excellent time management and reliability
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor required
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Flexible schedule required - ability to travel for outreach events and meetings to include night and weekend availability
- Exceptionally strong work ethic, one who takes initiative
- Self-motivated to help as many people as possible
- Team player with an “all hands on deck” positive attitude, organized/able to multitask
- Reliable internet and strong computer skills
- Valid driver's license, access to your own means of reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- Perform additional duties as requested
This is a full-time non-exempt position. The starting pay range for this position is $24.44 - $32.49.
Better Life Partners offers a full slate of benefits including competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision coverages, four weeks of paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, parental leave program, learning & development stipend, employee referral bonus, company-issued technology, remote work stipend, paid volunteer time off, stock options for eligible employees, and more!
At Better Life Partners, we believe our work directly correlates to the diverse perspectives of our team. Better Life Partners celebrates inclusion and is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer to all qualified applicants, ensuring individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. Persons of color, women, LGBTQIA candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Better Life Partners prides itself on being a recovery-friendly workplace.
