Night Transit Outreach Specialist - Homeless Services

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and dental plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Bowery Residents' Committee in New York is seeking a full-time outreach worker to provide essential services for homeless individuals. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability screenings, maintaining client records, and recognizing mental health and substance abuse issues. Applicants should have an Associates or Bachelor's degree, valid driver's license, and good writing skills. Benefits include competitive health plans, paid vacation, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in direct services to homeless and mentally ill populations.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or must pass test.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outreach and vulnerability screening for homeless individuals.
• Maintain accurate statistical data and case record management.
• Recognize mental health and substance abuse issues.

Skills

Direct outreach

Mental health recognition

Substance abuse recognition

Good writing skills

Basic computer literacy

Spanish speaking

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Bowery Residents' Committee in New York is seeking a full-time outreach worker to provide essential services for homeless individuals. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability screenings, maintaining client records, and recognizing mental health and substance abuse issues. Applicants should have an Associates or Bachelor's degree, valid driver's license, and good writing skills. Benefits include competitive health plans, paid vacation, and tuition assistance.