Outreach Worker
About The Position
The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities. Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with over $90 million in annual budget with approximately 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 18,000 people a year. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Position Summary: Responsible for successfully conducting outreach (including disseminating outreach materials) at a variety of community-based and government agencies throughout the five boroughs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- some college preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Clear and concise communication skills, verbal and written
- Basic computer skills, text messaging, e-mailing and internet navigation
- Strong Time Management Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills.
- Relevant personal experience is a plus.
- Travel as required (with printed material) to conduct outreach throughout the five boroughs and working out of our main office in Long Island City.
Responsibilities
- Present on Fortune’s wrap-around services at a variety of community-based and government agencies and at forums including health fairs, community events, farmer’s markets, etc.
- Handout printed materials to individuals and groups at presentations
- Liaise with referral sources, promoting Fortune services
- Accept and engage with new client referrals
- Connect incoming clients with Fortune’s wrap-around services, including linkages to benefits such as SNAP
- Follow a weekly field schedule and provide daily and accurate reports of areas covered
- Find/research outside organizations to network within order to schedule presentations
- Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Must be team player and work colleagues to address programmatic challenges as they arise
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system
- Attend and participate in scheduled staff activities, meetings and trainings
- Engage in his/her own ongoing professional development.
- Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
