Outreach Worker

FORTUNE SOCIETY INC•New York, NY

6d•$25 - $25

About The Position

Responsible for successfully conducting outreach (including disseminating outreach materials) throughout 5 boroughs and help individuals apply for SNAP and other benefits or manage existing benefit cases. Must be willing to work weekends as needed.

Requirements

Bilingual: English/Spanish or English/Mandarin;
Previous outreach experience preferred;
High school diploma or equivalent;
Knowledge of entitlements & eligibility (specifically SNAP in NYC);
Clear and concise communication skills, verbal and written;
Basic computer skills, text messaging, e-mailing and internet navigation;
Able to provide partner feedback to supervisor;
Ability to find addresses, read maps, and arrive at specific locations in a timely manner;

Responsibilities

Represent The Fortune Society and its core services in a professional manner at a variety of health fairs, community events, farmer’s markets, etc.;
Collaboratively work with other community-based organizations to link participants with SNAP and other benefits as needed;
Must handout printed materials to individuals or to groups as part of presentations;
Attend monthly SNAP taskforce meetings or any trainings related to SNAP eligibility;
Follow a weekly field schedule from supervisor and provide daily and accurate reports of areas covered;
Maintain inventory of outreach materials used in the field and accurately report to supervisor the specifics about materials used and areas covered;
Able to identify potentially SNAP eligible individuals or households;
Able to effectively organize and present information in group settings both formal and informal;
Find/research outside organizations to network with to schedule presentations;
Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively;
Provide real time actionable recommendations on how to maximize outcomes for the program; and
Perform other duties as assigned.