Family & Children's Services·Tulsa, Oklahoma
Engage and educate homeless individuals with severe mental illness or substance use disorders to connect them with essential services and resources. Provide field-based support, including mentoring recovery experiences, modeling coping strategies, and facilitating self-help groups.
Serve adult clients, age 18 and older, that are diagnosed with a severe mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder and also experiencing homelessness.
Outreach and Engagement - The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator will focus on engaging with individuals, educating individuals on services and resources that Family and Children Services provide, and connection to the providers involved in programs. The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator does not have a dedicated caseload but will have a fluid client list to outreach and engage in services.
Outreach admitted clients that have not recently engaged in services.
Outreach targeted individuals who have been referred but not yet admitted or connected to services.
Hand out basic supplies and contact information for initial contact for treatment in the community.
May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, PRSS certification, and a valid driver's license with a personal vehicle. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in consumer advocacy or recovery knowledge and be able to obtain Case Manager I certification.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.
