Community Outreach Specialist
Newport Beach, California, United States
Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position: Community Outreach Specialist (Alumni & Recovery)
Base Salary: $70,304 per year
Performance Bonus: Up to $54,000 per year
The Community Outreach Specialist plays a critical role in supporting long-term recovery by building
and maintaining a strong alumni community. This position focuses on aftercare integration, ongoing
engagement, event programming, and early intervention to help individuals successfully reintegrate and
sustain recovery.
Key Responsibilities
• Meet with clients prior to discharge to integrate them into aftercare and alumni programming
• Follow up with all discharging clients within 24 hours regardless of discharge type
• Drive alumni engagement through consistent outreach, check-ins, and digital communication
• Build and strengthen alumni relationships through mentorship, peer support, and networking
• Provide 1:1 support for real-life needs including housing, employment, and life skills
• Lead weekly alumni groups, workshops, and community meetings (in-person + virtual)
• Plan and execute social events, outings, and alumni dinners to foster connection
• Identify at-risk alumni and coordinate re-admission with clinical and admissions teams
• Serve as a reliable support system during times of crisis or need
• Track attendance, manage event logistics, and document all outreach and interactions
Requirements
Qualifications
• 1-2+ years in behavioral health, recovery support, outreach, or alumni relations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and events
• Comfortable using apps, texting platforms, and virtual tools
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries
• 3+ years free from substance misuse
Why This Role Matters
You are a lifeline to alumni-creating connection, accountability, and support beyond treatment. This
role directly impacts long-term recovery outcomes and community belonging.
Salary Description
$70,304 per year
Full-time
Description
Position: Community Outreach Specialist (Alumni & Recovery)
Base Salary: $70,304 per year
Performance Bonus: Up to $54,000 per year
The Community Outreach Specialist plays a critical role in supporting long-term recovery by building
and maintaining a strong alumni community. This position focuses on aftercare integration, ongoing
engagement, event programming, and early intervention to help individuals successfully reintegrate and
sustain recovery.
Key Responsibilities
• Meet with clients prior to discharge to integrate them into aftercare and alumni programming
• Follow up with all discharging clients within 24 hours regardless of discharge type
• Drive alumni engagement through consistent outreach, check-ins, and digital communication
• Build and strengthen alumni relationships through mentorship, peer support, and networking
• Provide 1:1 support for real-life needs including housing, employment, and life skills
• Lead weekly alumni groups, workshops, and community meetings (in-person + virtual)
• Plan and execute social events, outings, and alumni dinners to foster connection
• Identify at-risk alumni and coordinate re-admission with clinical and admissions teams
• Serve as a reliable support system during times of crisis or need
• Track attendance, manage event logistics, and document all outreach and interactions
Requirements
Qualifications
• 1-2+ years in behavioral health, recovery support, outreach, or alumni relations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and events
• Comfortable using apps, texting platforms, and virtual tools
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries
• 3+ years free from substance misuse
Why This Role Matters
You are a lifeline to alumni-creating connection, accountability, and support beyond treatment. This
role directly impacts long-term recovery outcomes and community belonging.
Salary Description
$70,304 per year
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