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Community Engagement Specialist

Northwood Health Systems, Wheeling, WV, United States


Overview Northwood Health Systems is currently seeking a full-time Community Engagement Specialist. The CES serves as support for adults with psychiatric disabilities who have a history of and / or are at risk of involuntary commitment and is a facilitator of a wide range of community efforts designed to meet the needs of the patient. Successful applicants will be energetic and determined to provide high quality care in a fast-paced environment. Frequent contact with patients and a positive caring attitude are a must. Community Engagement is a service which identifies, connects and/or provides personal and community supports to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness, substance use or co-occurring.

Northwood Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Serve as support for adults with psychiatric disabilities who have a history of and / or are at risk of involuntary commitment and facilitate a wide range of community efforts designed to meet the needs of the patient.

Provide high quality care in a fast-paced environment with energetic and determined approach.

Frequent contact with patients and maintain a positive caring attitude.

Engage in community services that identify, connect and/or provide personal and community supports to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness, substance use or co-occurring.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 18 years of age

Valid driver's license is required

Must pass a background check

Enjoy working with people

Benefits of full time employment include

High quality, low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous "company funded" retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid days off (PDO)

Life insurance

Come join our team and make a difference in someone\'s life!

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