Outreach Engagement Specialist (Seasonal)

Engagement Specialist -- Street Outreach & Community ResponseGreater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS)Downtown Cincinnati / Over-the-RhineAre you passionate about helping people and interested in building a career inu00a0social work, behavioral health, addiction services, or human services?Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is seeking anu00a0Engagement Specialistu00a0to support individuals in theu00a0Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine communitiesu00a0who may be experiencingu00a0homelessness, mental health challenges, addiction, or other barriers to stability.This role is ideal for individuals who wantu00a0hands-on experience working with vulnerable populationsu00a0and are interested in careers inu00a0social work, case management, CDCA/addiction services, peer support, behavioral health, or community outreach.As an Engagement Specialist, you will be part of au00a0community-based outreach team that meets people where they are, helping connect them to housing resources, mental health treatment, addiction recovery services, and other critical supports.This program is funded through a partnership withu00a03CDCu00a0and helps connect individuals in the community with services when they need them most.What This Role Looks LikeThis position isu00a0primarily community-based outreach work.- 80% community outreach / 20% office-based work- Primarily working inu00a0Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine- Responding to calls from theu00a0Generosity Hotline, where community members or individuals in need request support- Provided with au00a0GCBHS cell phoneu00a0to respond to outreach calls and coordinate servicesWhen calls come in, you will respond byu00a0meeting individuals where they areu00a0--- on the street, in parks, near businesses, or other public areas --- and help assess their needs and connect them to appropriate dividuals you support may be experiencing:- Homelessness or housing instability- Mental health challenges- Substance use or addiction- Crisis situations- Barriers to accessing social servicesThis role also supports theu00a0community information desk for social services, helping connect people to the right resources.We are looking for individuals who haveu00a0flexibility to work rotating shifts.u00a0Every other weekend requiredWhy Work at GCBHS?GCBHS is au00a0pioneer in behavioral health care, serving adults, children, and families across Greater Cincinnati.We have been named au00a0Top Workplace every year since 2010.Working here means being part of a mission-driven organization committed tou00a0helping individuals build healthier, more stable lives.Benefits and opportunities include:- Paid Time Off and Sick Time- Flexible work schedules- Comprehensive health insurance- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match- Professional development and training opportunities- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibilityGCBHS also offersu00a0career pathways for those entering the social work and behavioral health field, including opportunities for:- Tuition assistance- Practicum supervision- Licensure supervision- Continuing education creditsMany staff use this role as au00a0stepping stone into careers in social work, addiction counseling (CD

Created: 2026-03-23