Frontline Community Outreach Advocate

Black Lives Matter Paterson; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Black Lives Matter Paterson is looking for Part-Time Outreach Workers to join the Paterson Compassionate Care Collaborative. The role involves canvassing neighborhoods, providing information on care-based crisis responses, and building trust within the community.

Ideal candidates share lived experiences with the community, are compassionate communicators, and are comfortable engaging people one-on-one and in groups. This part-time role offers a pay rate of $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging individuals from all walks of life.
• Experience with crisis, housing instability, or mental health challenges preferred but not required.
• Understanding of non-police models of care.

Responsibilities

• Canvas neighborhoods and distribute information about PCCC.
• Engage residents in discussions about safety and support available.
• Build relationships with individuals facing mental health crises.

Skills

Community engagement

Compassionate communication

Trust-building

Crisis response knowledge

Multi-lingual

Job description

Black Lives Matter Paterson is looking for Part-Time Outreach Workers to join the Paterson Compassionate Care Collaborative. The role involves canvassing neighborhoods, providing information on care-based crisis responses, and building trust within the community.

Ideal candidates share lived experiences with the community, are compassionate communicators, and are comfortable engaging people one-on-one and in groups. This part-time role offers a pay rate of $35 per hour.