Harlem Community Engagement & Partnerships Specialist

Careers @Evidence-Based Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Living Redemption Community Development Corporation in Harlem, NY is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for its Atlas FFT team. You will be the first contact for potential community referral partners and help connect clients with voluntary therapeutic programming and resources.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with neighborhood organizations, coordinating outreach events, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting families with referrals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with criminal justice system as a returning citizen.
• Experience with high-risk populations.
• Understanding of re-entry programming and needs of citizens with violent offense risk.
• Knowledge of employment opportunities and career exploration.
• Must provide references.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships with neighborhood CBOs to generate referrals.
• Collaborate on outreach strategies to raise awareness of Atlas programming.
• Attend events and conduct outreach in the community and borough initiatives.
• Engage with Atlas Initiative stakeholders and agency referral partners.
• Assist with client engagement planning with FFT team.
• Provide crisis support and safety planning as needed.
• Engage families and provide referrals for participants' families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Living Redemption Community Development Corporation in Harlem, NY is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for its Atlas FFT team. You will be the first contact for potential community referral partners and help connect clients with voluntary therapeutic programming and resources.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with neighborhood organizations, coordinating outreach events, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting families with referrals.