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Outreach Specialist (Criminal Justice Focus)

Impact Life

#Behavioral Health #Harm Reduction #Substance Use Services #Peer Support #Criminal Justice #Community Reintegration #Certified Peer Recovery Specialist #Trauma-Informed Approach

Quick overview

The Outreach Specialist conducts engagement activities and builds peer-based relationships with justice-involved individuals to support their community reintegration. They connect participants to essential resources including recovery supports, housing, healthcare, and employment services.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and either possess or be able to obtain a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential. A minimum of two years of experience in harm reduction, peer support, or behavioral health is required along with a valid driver's license.

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Job description

Outreach Specialist (Criminal Justice Focus) New Castle County, DE | Full-Time | Non-Exempt Join Our Team Impact Life is seeking a passionate and community-focused Outreach Specialist to support our Rooted in Re-Entry Program.
This position is designed to serve individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, including those recently released from incarceration, currently under probation or parole supervision, or otherwise involved in the justice system.
The Outreach Specialist will play a critical role in helping participants navigate barriers to recovery, housing, healthcare, employment, and community reintegration.
Using a peer-centered, trauma-informed approach, you will build meaningful relationships, provide support and advocacy, and connect individuals to resources that promote long-term stability and success.
What You'll Do Conduct outreach and engagement activities with justice-involved individuals in community settings.
Build trusting, peer-based relationships through lived experience, empathy, and support.
Connect participants to recovery supports, treatment services, healthcare, housing resources, employment services, and other community programs.
Provide education on harm reduction, recovery supports, and available community resources.
Distribute harm reduction supplies and assist participants in accessing services that support their health and wellbeing.
Collaborate with probation and parole officers, re-entry providers, treatment programs, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Advocate for participants and help reduce barriers to accessing services.
Maintain accurate documentation of participant contacts, outreach efforts, and referrals.
Participate in community events, team meetings, trainings, and organizational initiatives.
Support Impact Life's mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications High School Diploma or GED.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential or ability to obtain CPRS certification within six (6) months of hire.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain CPRS certification through the Delaware Certification Board.
Minimum of two years of experience in harm reduction, peer support, outreach, substance use services, behavioral health, or a related field.

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