COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST jobs in Ogden, UT

Weber Human Services (WHS), located in Ogden, Utah serves a growing urban population residing in Weber and Morgan Counties.

We are an organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. WHS was organized by a cooperative agreement between the Weber and Morgan county governments to serve as the local authority for the provision of their substance abuse, mental health and senior service programs.

Weber Human Services is the only organization in the State of Utah providing these services under a single administration. Through dozens of human services programs, WHS helps thousands of its neighbors by supporting and empowering our most vulnerable groups including at-risk youth, the elderly, children, youth and adults suffering from mental illnesses, and those recovering from addictions.

Weber Human Services creates hope and opportunities that enable all clients and staff to:

do the work necessary

to become their best self

and find joy through people, place and purpose.

Job Overview

This position will provide daily oversight for planning, organizing, and building community support for the community collaboration, which promotes and develops the concept of prevention science in the community of the identified high school cone (Morgan High School). This is a highly visible leadership position in the community that interacts with key leaders, agencies, and extensive volunteer base, and other key leaders to facilitate program goals and objectives. In addition, this person works with community members to establish priorities, long-range plans, and other technical aspects of program operation. This position manages, allocates budget, and performs various duties in support of the program. This person must have community organization skills.