Position: Linkage to Care Coordinator
Position Level: Full time position 
Reports to: Program Director of Operations
Pay Rate: Annual Salary range 40-45K
 
Description: The Linkage to Care Coordinator for the LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada will support the implementation of linking clients to care program under the Overdose Data to Action sub-grant awarded by the Southern Nevada Health District. Activities including but not Limited to:
 
Outreach linkage, intake, and referrals to care.
Harm reduction counsel and collaborate with Peer Support Specialist to assist clients with achieving substance use/harm reduction goals.
Data collection, complete and submit reporting template designated by due dates.
Participate and Meet with all grant collaborators to provide progress to date and review objectives.
Some organizational responsibility and duties
 
 The ideal candidate for this position will enjoy working face-to-face with members of the LGBTQ+ community and have a passion for serving others through verbal and written communication and information sharing. Working at the grassroots level within the community allows you to be a positive influence on others, as you help carry out the mission. This position may also serve as a liaison between other organizations within the community that share similar goals. To be highly successful, the Linkage to Care Coordinator must possess strong administrative, communication and organizational skills.
 
This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evening or weekend program activities. Qualified candidates must have reliable transportation that allows them to occasionally travel to other locations in the Southern Nevada area as needed for activities, meetings, and events. This is one-year grant commitment and will services as pilot program for future substance use programs.
 
Responsibilities:
Create active dialogue and relationships with a variety of groups and organizations that will help contribute to promotional efforts.
Outreach: Create, develop, recruit, and participate in community activities and events, all while linking clients to care.
Serve as part of the team at meetings and regular organizational activities.
Maintain excellent data and record management. 
Provide excellent reporting on data, progress, case coordination, and meeting all deadline with consistency.
Through outreach build knowledge of client community services and resources. 
 Professional Requirements:
        High School Diploma and at least two years of relevant community organizing experience.
        Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
        Good analytical, negotiation, and problem- solving skills.
        Strong time and task management skills.
        Genuine commitment and sensitivity to LGBTQ+ needs and contributions.
        Respect for economic and cultural diversity, experience working with diverse groups of people.
        Highly motivated and independent, yet team oriented.
        Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and have reliable transportation.
        Computer and other standard office equipment skills sufficient to prepare flyer communications.
        Microsoft Office Suite skills preferred.
        Strong knowledge of Social Media and other basic marketing platforms.
        Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
        Able to lift to 50 lbs. 
        Bi-lingual Spanish speaking a plus.
 
** Please email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to vcollins@thecentelv.org for consideration for this position.