Community Engagement Specialist – Functional Family Therapy

Job overview

The Community Engagement Specialist – Functional Family Therapy role is onsite in New York, NY, with some evening and weekend community events. Starting salary is $56,650 annually. The specialist supports the Atlas Functional Family Therapy team and reports to the FFT Program Director. The role builds community referral partnerships, raises awareness of Atlas programming, and connects potential clients with voluntary therapeutic programming and resources. It also collaborates with therapists on client engagement and may assist with crisis intervention, support, and safety planning.

What you'll do

• Develop partnerships with neighborhood community-based organizations
• collaborate on outreach strategies and activities
• attend evening and weekend community events
• engage with Atlas stakeholders and referral partners
• collaborate with the program director and therapists on client engagement
• assist with crisis intervention, support, and safety planning as needed
• connect participants’ families with supportive services and referrals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community engagement

functional family therapy

community outreach

referral partnerships

client engagement

crisis support

safety planning

family resources

new york ny

evidence based associates

$56,650/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• medical and dental insurance
• retirement
• life and disability insurance.

Why this role

The posting seeks candidates with personal experience in the criminal justice system as a returning citizen and experience mentoring high-risk populations; high school diploma required.

About the employer

Evidence Based Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.