Outreach Worker - 4061

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks is seeking an Outreach Worker dedicated to engaging chronically homeless individuals in the Bronx. The position involves conducting outreach, supporting mobile medical services, and maintaining documentation of client interactions. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and strong interpersonal skills. Evening and weekend availability is required, and a commitment to ethical practices is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with at most 3 violation points in the last 3 years.
• Bilingual/multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct persistent and compassionate outreach to street homeless individuals.
• Engage and build rapport with clients and document all interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of social services and resources for client referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Office equipment

Job description

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BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks has provided homeless outreach in the Bronx via contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services since 1995. Our outreach team cavasses the Bronx 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to identify and engage street homeless individuals and connect them to services, with the ultimate goal of ending their homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct persistent and compassionate outreach as part of a two-person team
• Engage and build rapport with chronically street homeless individuals in the Bronx
• Drive agency vehicles for mobile outreach work and to transport clients
• Support licensed clinicians with mobile medical outreach
• Maintain familiarity with social services and resources available within the agency and in the community; provide referrals as appropriate
• Document all interactions with clients
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• To support 24/7 hours of operation, this position requires evening and weekend availability
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license which has been held for at least 1 year; in the last 3 years, candidate must have obtained no more than 3 license violation points
• Bilingual/multilingual preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with computers, common office equipment, and basic typing skills
• Strong interpersonal communication
  
  

Physical Requirements

• To keep our clients and our colleagues safe and to comply with governmental contractual requirements, all new employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (except where valid medical exemptions apply) and will be required to submit proof prior to the time of onboarding
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work
• TB Test required within the first 120 days of employment
  
  

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] .

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