Community Outreach Team Member, Homebase (52630)

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Team Member will be representing RiseBoro in the community and interacting with prospective clients, service providers, funding agencies, and community stakeholders. The HomeBase Program aims to promote awareness and provide services to those at risk of homelessness. This role involves developing outreach strategies, creating educational materials, building relationships with community organizations, and facilitating presentations on topics related to housing stability. The team member will also be responsible for setting up client interviews and promoting program services at community meetings. A flexible schedule, including occasional weekend, early morning, and evening hours, is required. Collaboration with other Empowerment Division programs is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE/GED) required
Bilingual English/Spanish speaker required
Critical thinking and sound judgment required
At least 3 years' work experience and proven commitment to social services delivery
At least 1 year of experience working in a housing-related program
Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
Knowledge of New York public benefits, subsidies, and other assistance programs
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) desired

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach activities to promote awareness of the HomeBase Program
Participate in outreach strategic sessions for the HomeBase Program
Identify, develop, and implement outreach activities for HomeBase and other Empowerment Division programs
Develop educational materials such as flyers, fact sheets, brochures, posters, etc., on programs/policies that address the needs of those at risk of homelessness
Initiate and maintain relationships with community organizations, establishing linkage agreements and/or referral process to the HomeBase program and other Empowerment Division programs
Develop and facilitate presentations regarding topics that impact long-term housing stability, including knowledge/enforcement of tenants rights/housing law; managing landlord/tenant relations; applying to/recertification of CityFHEPS, NYCHA, Section 8, SCRIE/DRIE and New Emergency Assistance programs; employment search/retention; and financial management/budgeting
Set up interviews for client at his or her local Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Identify, attend and promote HomeBase and other Empowerment Division services at community meetings, such as tenant association, parent-teacher association, and community board meetings
Maintain a flexible schedule, including occasional weekend, early morning and evening hours
Collaborate with other Empowerment Division programs as needed
Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and Director of Outreach and Special Projects