Outreach Worker Job New York New York USA,Social Work

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Full Time Bronx, NY, US

Salary: $47,702.20 Annually

Bronx Works 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 are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

The Bronx Works Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) is a mobile unit that works with homeless individuals on the streets, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Since 1995, we have helped street homeless people obtain appropriate services, move to safer environments, and get placed in permanent or long-term transitional housing. The team is composed of outreach workers, case managers and social workers and also partners with psychiatric and medical providers to connect clients with appropriate care.

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

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

Bronx Works is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact hr benefits