Peer Outreach Worker (MOC DG)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside is seeking an Outreach Worker to engage individuals living on the street within a harm-reduction framework. The role supports housing placement and serves clients where they are, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques and collaboration with the Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC) teams.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with an hourly range of $22.25–$25.77. Salary offers depend on years of relevant experience and additional preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals living on the street through outreach using a person-centered, harm reduction approach.
• Assist with housing placements and meet clients where they are at.
• Collaborate with MOC teams to coordinate services and supports.

Job description

Intro/Program Description

Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community, serving more than 20,000 people throughout New York City with a variety of programs for all ages. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. Goddard is a partner within the Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC) a borough-wide initiative to serve the unsheltered community. MOC collaborates with various community partners and healthcare agencies throughout Manhattan.

Purpose of Position

This position will creatively and effectively engage individuals living on the street through outreach by utilizing a person centered, harm reduction approach. The position assists with housing placements and meets clients “where they are at” utilizing motivational interviewing techniques. The position works in conjunction with MOC teams.

Schedule

Monday- Friday 9am-5pm

Hourly Range

$22.25-$25.77

Qualifications

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.