Outreach Navigator

Company name: Aliviane Inc

Title of position: Outreach Navigator

Position type: Full-Time

Pay range: $13.00

Location: 1626 Medical Center St.

El Paso, Texas 79902

Benefits:

We offer our team –

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)
• Generous paid time off, extended illness leave, and paid holidays
• Mental Health Hours
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work helping clients overcome substance abuse
• Flexible Schedule
• Half day Friday

As well as company-paid benefits such as life insurance and short-term disability!

About Us

Aliviane Inc. is committed to providing treatment to members of our community who struggle with substance abuse. Through substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness we help people recover from addiction as they embrace their voice, discover their journey, and engage their community. The success of our mission is made possible by the skills and contributions of our diverse team. Become a part of a unique organization that is spearheading substance use treatment in Texas. Become a part of Aliviane!

Job Summary

Will assist in implementing best practice interventions focused on improving the well-being, reducing stress levels, and resiliency of the targeted populations to be served. These interventions will use academic settings, health fairs, community, and peer interactions to target the underserved, marginalized, and low-income areas surrounding El Paso County, Texas. Aliviane will host Zumba, yoga, meditation, and other health classes to engage the community in educational and stress-relieving focused activities. Outreach Navigator will conduct mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health screenings in persons through health fairs and stress education events. The screenings will allow for each participant to receive direct and careful hand-offs to local providers as determined after the completion of the screening measurements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts extensive, culturally sensitive outreach in urban and rural communities including El Paso, Socorro, Horizon, Clint, Canutillo, Fabens, San Elizario, Vinton, Anthony, and Tornillo.
• Determines the type of intervention provided such as physical, or educational support.
• Screens individuals for mental health, substance use, and Social Determinants of Health. Referrals will be given to the participants to ensure they receive the support and services they need. Distributes educational pamphlets, posters, lectures, and conversations on mindfulness, tips to reduce stress, and improve well-being.
• Hosts Zumba, yoga, meditation, and other health classes to engage the community in stress-relieving focused activities.
• Participates in community outreach events, and health fairs to screen and refer individuals for services as necessary.
• Promotes resiliency, social and community connectedness, and healing for individuals at risk for substance misuse.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Outreach experience (Preferably)