Community Outreach Team Member, Homebase (Brownsville) (Bilingual English/Spanish) (49153)

Organizational Overview: RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.

Here are some highlights:

Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.

Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.

Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.

RiseBoro's mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don't determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.

If you're interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.

Purpose of Position: The Outreach Team Member will be representing RiseBoro in the community and interacting with prospective clients, service providers, funding agencies, and community stakeholders.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Salary: $21-$25/hr

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Conduct outreach activities to promote awareness of the HomeBase Program
• Participate in outreach strategic sessions for the HomeBase Program
• Identify, develop, and implement outreach activities for HomeBase and other Empowerment Division programs
• Develop educational materials such as flyers, fact sheets, brochures, posters, etc., on programs/policies that address the needs of those at risk of homelessness
• Initiate and maintain relationships with community organizations, establishing linkage agreements and/or referral process to the HomeBase program and other Empowerment Division programs
• Develop and facilitate presentations regarding topics that impact long-term housing stability, including knowledge/enforcement of tenants rights/housing law; managing landlord/tenant relations; applying to/recertification of CityFHEPS, NYCHA, Section 8, SCRIE/DRIE and New Emergency Assistance programs; employment search/retention; and financial management/budgeting
• Set up interviews for client at his or her local Human Resources Administration (HRA)
• Identify, attend and promote HomeBase and other Empowerment Division services at community meetings, such as tenant association, parent-teacher association, and community board meetings
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including occasional weekend, early morning and evening hours
• Collaborate with other Empowerment Division programs as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and Director of Outreach and Special Projects

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE/GED) required
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaker required
• Critical thinking and sound judgment required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• At least 3 years' work experience and proven commitment to social services delivery
• At least 1 year of experience working in a housing-related program
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of New York public benefits, subsidies, and other assistance programs
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) desired
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA after 60 days
• Commuter Benefits after 30 days
• 403B eligible after 30 days
• 13 Agency Holidays off
• 15 Vacation Days year 1

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.