Community Engagement Specialist

Job overview

The Community Engagement Specialist works onsite in Weirton, WV. Compensation is not specified. HealthWays provides supportive preventive services to people at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, helping them live in the community and connect with recovery resources. The role supports community living and recovery by helping individuals transition between psychiatric hospitals and community settings and ensuring they are connected with resources that strengthen resilience.

What you'll do

• Provide supportive preventive services to individuals at risk of psychiatric hospitalization
• facilitate successful transitions between psychiatric hospitals and the community
• and help ensure individuals are surrounded by community resources that support recovery and resilience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community engagement specialist

weirton wv

healthways

full-time

community support

preventive services

behavioral health

recovery support

hospital transitions

human services

driver’s license required

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedule, medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits, 401(k), and vacation time.

Why this role

High school diploma required. A human services bachelor’s degree and one year of paid experience with the target population are preferred; an associate degree or human services coursework with ten years of volunteer or paid experience is also described as preferred. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.

About the employer

Healthways is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.