Communicare is a community mental health center in North Central Mississippi that serves Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and Yalobusha counties. Communicare offers specialized treatment services for adults with serious mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbances, individuals with substance abuse disorders and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Communicare is currently seeking a Community Outreach Specialist. This is a contract position.

The community outreach Specialist will organize, enhance and implement new existing advocacy and outreach programs, focusing primarily on the NAMI signature education program and other program based upon NAMI Mississippi's strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Creates and maintains program outreach materials and the program websites

Answers emails in a general/public NAMI Affiliate email account as assigned

Provides logistics management for the annual training event for NAMI Mississippi trainers

Coordinates classes, support groups and presentations within the appointed region

Confirm registrations and ensure accurate links and preparation materials are sent to participants in advance of the sessions

Provides technical support to affiliate leaders in relation to the programs

Assists with research

Generates purchase orders, check requests, and reimbursements requests in relation to program implementation

Edits written materials

Develops new concepts to revitalize NAMI programs in alignment with the NAMI Mississippi mission

Maintains a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances and other communication opportunities

Nurtures new and old relationships with collaborative partners

Schedules regular outreach exhibitions and presentations in the community to promote NAMI Signature Programs

Prepares accurate records and reports on the progress of assigned deliverables

Assists in the organization of special events including donor/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives

Serve as a host assistant during scheduled sessions by facilitating the materials presentation, monitoring chat rooms, polls, questions, and answer sections to support the host during the session.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

One to three years’ experience in a similar role with a nonprofit preferred

Customer service experience necessary

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with utilizing social media

Strong written and verbal communication skills