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Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Community Relations Specialist to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Community Relations Specialist (537)
Fresno, CA   

The Community Relations Specialist is responsible for helping oversee the successful completion of projects and events according to the Carestar grant. Duties include performing specialized tasks, creating and executing project plans, and establishing relationships with vendors and freelance professionals. The Community Relations Specialist will carry out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently or with a team. Also, is responsible for engaging with a multi-disciplinary team to identify gaps and create solutions in program development.

How will I contribute

• Conduct research, outreach, education, coordination, health promotion, plan development, and engagement targeting the most vulnerable persons in the community and with a focus on helping people obtain whole person wellness and recovery.
• Coordinate planning with healthcare and social service professionals, along with community representatives.
• Create and execute project plans according to the Carestar grant.
• Manage and oversee Carestar program development.
• Report to the Director of Communications with insight and updates about program development.
• Advocate on behalf of Kings View with healthcare professionals and community representatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue potential new program opportunities.
• Lead and manage team projects.
• Engage eligible members.
• Perform administrative duties including using Outlook, word processing, data entry, creating and editing documents using Microsoft Office.
• Outreach to populations/types of consumers to develop a target plan.
• Present project plans to committees and staff.
• Lead program outreach activities throughout the target communities and maintain a calendar of program outreach events.
• Contribute towards the overall performance improvement of the department and organization.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and administrative documents.
• Treats all client, member, and employee information as sensitive and confidential.

What I bring

• High School Diploma (or Equivalent)           
• Drivers License: Class C
• Experience working with one of the following target populations: homeless, severely mentally ill or substance use disorder diagnosed, and criminal justice.  Research experience.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, criminal justice system, and housing/homelessness, including challenges, needs, resources, interventions, and/or other content knowledge related to communications and/or coordinating.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with groups and individuals both verbally and written, instruct and assist in obtaining services and information. Develop program material and use effectively, establish, and maintain working relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends and work in inclement weather and in unsanitary conditions as needed.
• BA/BS preferred

The Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k plan

Vacation time

Twelve (12) Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement Program up to $1000 per year

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

An environment of like-minded people reaching for the same goal

Serving the underserved community

A sense of purpose

Who We Are

Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.