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.
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*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