Liberation Programs, Inc. · 5 months ago
Family Outreach Specialist - Bilingual
Bridgeport, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLiberation Programs, Inc. is involved in the CLEAR initiative, which supports families struggling with substance use. The Family Outreach Specialist provides trauma-informed support and case management to family members of individuals at risk of or recovering from overdose, facilitating access to necessary resources and coordinating care with various community partners.
Health CareRehabilitationWellness
Responsibilities
Provide case management, grief support, and trauma-informed care to family members of individuals identified through CLEAR
Engage families through non-judgmental communication using motivational interviewing techniques
Accompany Outreach Specialists during coordinated Overdose Response Follow-Up Visits
Coordinate and participate in community outreach and events that provide education, recovery resources, harm reduction supplies, and overdose prevention tools
Partner with schools through the •Handle with Care• initiative to ensure trauma-informed responses are implemented for children impacted by substance use at home
Support families in accessing education-related services (e.g., attending IEP meetings), children’s health care, and developmental services
Document consistently in Cordata and maintain shared care planning across the CLEAR team
Assist families in navigating services including detox/treatment, housing, primary and mental health care, benefits enrollment, and legal support
Provide direct support such as transportation assistance, appointment coordination, and referrals to sober support, education, and employment programs
Maintain strong communication with the CLEAR Site Lead and Social Worker to ensure seamless service integration
Monitor incoming referrals via Cordata and respond promptly to new family support cases
Participate in training, data entry, and reporting activities as required by DPH and DMHAS
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to harm reduction values and cultural humility
Qualification
Required
At least one year of experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) or Serious Mental Illness (SMI), or equivalent lived experience
Fluent in Spanish
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care
Excellent communication and motivational interview skills
Strong knowledge of community resources and recovery-oriented systems of care
Cultural responsiveness, with the ability to work respectfully with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds
Experience providing case management, system navigation, and family-centered support
Familiarity with recovery pathways, including medication-assisted treatment, 12-step, and non-traditional models
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and contribute to collaborative care planning
Valid CT driver's license and comfort driving outreach van
I am willing to attend events and assist with overdose response outreach
Commitment to serving families in a manner that promotes dignity, autonomy, and emotional safety
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Benefits
Competition Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonuses
401K
FSA
HSA
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Liberation Programs, Inc.
Liberation Programs’ mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.
51-200 employees
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2025 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Hamilton
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Bonni Hopkins
Chief Operating & Innovation Officer
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