Community Outreach Worker

Joint Council For Economic Opportunity•Ellenburg Center, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Outreach Program Worker coordinates and delivers direct services, including information, referrals, and advocacy, to low-income residents and supports projects for community improvement. The position conducts outreach to inform residents throughout the service area about available services and resources, promotes projects identified by the Community Outreach Program Director, and helps eligible consumers apply for designated programs. The worker maintains client tracking information, submits reports, attends required trainings and meetings, and performs other related duties. Travel is required within the service areas. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and on-site at 16 Edmunds Way, Ellenburg Center. The schedule is Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at a rate of $19.05 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and intergroup relations.
Ability to be resourceful, creative, tactful, and courteous.
Ability to use initiative and good judgment.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to inform residents in the service area about available services and resources.
Promote projects identified by the Community Outreach Program Director.
Submit reports requested by the Community Outreach Program Associate Director in a timely manner.
Enter and maintain client tracking information in CAPTAIN.
Assist eligible consumers with applications for the Christmas Bureau, SNAP, HEAP, Emergency Fuel, HUD, USDA, WIC, Continuing Education, Weatherization, Empower, and other designated programs.
Provide consumers with information about available services and make appropriate referrals.
Travel within service areas.
Attend required trainings and program meetings.
Comply with health and safety regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned and carry out duties consistently with JCEO’s mission and goals.