Community Engagement Specialist
Company: McCall Behavioral Health Network
Location: Torrington
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Community Engagement Specialist
The Community Engagement Specialist will serve on an Overdose
Response Team alongside law enforcement and/or first responders to
provide support at the scene of an overdose or conduct outreach to
individuals with a substance use disorder who are identified as
having recently experienced an overdose. The Community Engagement
Specialist will provide ongoing support and assistance in
navigating community resources, including providing community-based
harm reduction services, and connecting individuals to treatment
and other services that would benefit their wellbeing. This
position requires travel and work in Litchfield County to conduct
community-based outreach and program initiatives. Full-time /
Non-Exempt *Weekend & Evenings are required* Pay Range begins at
$24.00 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience with underserved and
marginalized populations is preferred. Two years of experience with
substance use disorders and/or mental health required. Experience
working with law enforcement or first responders preferred. The
position requires travel and work in Litchfield County to conduct
community-based outreach and program initiatives. Bilingual/Spanish
speaking skills preferred. Valid Driver’s license is required.
BENEFITS 4 Weeks of PTO that increases with years of service 11
Paid Holidays Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid
premium Life Insurance - 100% employer paid Voluntary Vision
Insurance AFLAC Voluntary Benefits 403(b) Retirement Plan with
employer match Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Discounts at
participating schools Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) NHSC
Federal Loan Repayment (for approved sites) Employee Assistance
Programs (EAP) 2 Gym Membership Options AGENCY OVERVIEW The McCall
Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission
is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a
continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment,
recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all
ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50
years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in
their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their
inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner,
LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is
committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity,
foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan,
Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over
3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on
their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of
everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has
equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need
to heal and thrive. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform assigned case
management activities to assist in achieving desired outcomes.
Provide recovery coaching and conduct overdose follow-ups as part
of the CLEAR outreach program. Develop relationships with referral
sources and community partners. Maintain connections with
individuals identified through the CLEAR program as needing
services. Work with individuals who have a substance use disorder
in developing a plan to connect to care, including but not limited
to harm reduction services, medication-assisted treatment,
behavioral health care, support groups, and other social service
needs.
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