Community Outreach Specialist

Exciting Career Opportunity!

Common Ground is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to be a part of the Common Ground Rochester Hills Resiliency Center (RHRC) program.

Current Opening: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

About You

The Community Outreach Specialist supports the mission of the Rochester Hills Resiliency Center (RHRC) by fostering strong relationships between the center and the impacted community it serves. The role is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach initiatives designed to engage individuals, families, and community organizations in need of support in the aftermath of the mass violence event. Promote awareness of the center’s services through strategic marketing, developing partnerships with stakeholders, and organizing educational events and support activities that enhance resilience and recovery. The Community Outreach Specialist will be responsible for the coordination of the volunteers for the resiliency center.

Day in the Life

• Develop and implement community outreach strategies to increase visibility and utilization of the center's services

• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, faith-based groups, schools, first responders, healthcare providers, and government agencies

• Serve as a liaison between the Resiliency Center and the broader community to ensure services are accessible and responsive to local needs

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate educational workshops, community advisory strategic planning group, resource fairs, support groups, and other community-centered events

• Develop outreach materials such as brochures, psychoeducation, newsletters, and social media posts to promote center services and events

• Manage digital communications and social media presence to increase community awareness and participation

• Conduct community surveys, focus groups, or informal interviews to gather input and assess local needs

• Collaborate with the resiliency center team to build and adapt programs based on input received from people served

What you need to apply

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in victim services or crisis intervention/mental health services

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

What Makes Us Different?

• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment

• Trauma Informed Training, including de-escalation and mass violence training

• Team orientated environment

• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

For your hard work

• Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)

• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)

• Competitive wages

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are – in person, phone call, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org