Paari Families Against Narcotics

PAARI Families Against Narcotics The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) was founded alongside the Gloucester Police Department Angel Initiative in June 2015 and has grown into a movement of approximately 700 law enforcement partners in 34 states all implementing a non arrest pathway to treatment and access. Law enforcement officers have a front row seat to the opioid epidemic and a growing number of police departments are motivated to adopt non-arrest programs that connect individuals with substance use disorders to treatment. This position will be in Families Against Narcotics in Clinton Township. Interested applicants will perform duties listed below: Increase effectiveness in creating access to care for individuals with a substance-use disorder through community engagement, follow-up services and referral and planning implementation. Develop, update, manage and submit department documents for program policies and procedures. Plan department led events centered around distributing resources to impacted members of the community. Engage in communications to provide educational materials about the department's non-arrest and diversion programs. In silo with event planning, applicants will be required to engage in community organizing efforts led by the department to promote recruitment and volunteer sign-ups. Individuals with lived experience with addictions, including those who are personally in recovery, are encouraged to apply. During your service, you will receive a living allowance from CNCS and at the conclusion of a successful service year you will be eligible for an education award of $6,495 or a cash stipend of $1,800 If interested in starting before the start date please let us know Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Interested applicants will perform duties listed below: Increase effectiveness in creating access to care for individuals with a substance-use disorder through community engagement, follow-up services and referral and planning implementation. Develop, update, manage and submit department documents for program policies and procedures. Plan department led events centered around distributing resources to impacted members of the community. Engage in communications to provide educational materials about the department's non-arrest and diversion programs. In silo with event planning, applicants will be required to engage in community organizing efforts led by the department to promote recruitment and volunteer sign-ups. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend . Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Public Health AmeriCorps , Health , Community Outreach . Skills : Recruitment , Public Health , General Skills , Community Organization .