Outreach Coordinator for the Screening, Outreach, Assessment, & Resilience (SOAR) Program

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Outreach Coordinator for the Screening, Outreach, Assessment, & Resilience (SOAR) Program.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Psychology

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Pay Grade

N06

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Outreach Coordinator will work in the USM Center for Behavioral Health supporting the Screening, Outreach, Assessment, & Resilience (SOAR) Program. The SOAR Program is a new addition of specialty services in the CBH which is targeted to identify and treat Mississippians at risk for developing psychosis or experiencing early psychosis. The Outreach Coordinator will be directly responsible for the day-to-day implementation of outreach activities and educational presentations in support of recruitment for the SOAR Program. The Outreach Coordinator is a grant-funded position through the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA; award number H79SM089799).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Project Director, CBH Director, Program Coordinator, and leadership team to develop and implement outreach activities across the state of Mississippi.

• Coordinates outreach events and travels state-wide in support of SOAR Program outreach and to attend relevant conferences.

• Generates new and cultivates existing primary and secondary outreach efforts with community referral partners.

• Develops and presents educational materials about psychosis and high-risk states as well as services offered by the CBH SOAR Program.

• Coordinates SOAR Program outreach efforts with team members at the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Mississippi State University, and Open Up Mississippi.

• Tracks data related to outreach activities and works with the Program Coordinator in support of required SAMHSA reporting.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Fluent in English, written and spoken. Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Related education and experience may be substituted on an equal basis. Driver’s license and ability to regularly travel within the state of Mississippi.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively establish new professional relationships with community partners

• Ability to maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and work closely with a team

• High degree of professionalism and ability to flexibly adapt to various community settings and contexts

• Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly related to presenting and discussing relevant outreach materials

• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team structure

• Ability to operate computer systems, including Internet, Teams, email, databases, and word processing software (Microsoft Office Suite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to mental health (including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, etc.) or marketing/public relations.

• Clinical or programmatic experience working with persons with psychosis or schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

• Prior experience working with inter-disciplinary teams in a healthcare setting

• Familiarity with healthcare settings and HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.