Job Plus Community Outreach Worker

Jobs Plus Community Outreach Worker

The Jobs Plus Community Outreach Worker is a highly valuable member of the Jobs Plus a Bright Future Providence Team. Jobs Plus a Bright Future is a new project at Chad Brown and Admiral Terrace developments. The goals of Jobs Plus are to help residents by addressing their barriers to obtain permanent jobs, increase their wages, and save money.

Community Outreach Workers will work together as well as independently to conduct outreach to all residents living in Chad Brown and Admiral Terrace. They will explain the Jobs Plus a Bright Future program and encourage residents to participate in the project.

While the PHA is an at-will employer, the intent of this position is a four-year service placement. Providence Housing Authority residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Tasks of the Position:

• Conduct door-knocking, make phone calls, and organize informational sessions in common-areas in the developments to recruit residents to a Jobs Plus orientation;
• Meet regularly with the Jobs Plus team to review and report on information obtained from outreach activities;
• Maintain accurate, timely and descriptive notes from contacts with residents in the Jobs Plus database;
• Serve as an ambassador for JPP by speaking about the services provided through the project;
• Ensure absolute confidentiality of conversations and documentation;
• Maintain open communication with supervisors, colleagues and residents;
• Assist with planning and leading Jobs Plus orientation sessions, community workshops, celebration events, and other group activities;
• Provide residents with referrals to supports for work resources that are offered through Jobs Plus;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and

Qualifications:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

• Bi-lingual (writing, reading and speaking) Spanish is preferred.

Experience in Related Field:

• Experience with community organizing, outreach, and/or community building.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications:

• Must have personal qualities that include strong work ethic, ability to genuinely connect with different types of people, and the ability to inspire and motivate people.

• Must be comfortable meeting new people and speaking in front of groups of other people.

• Must be team-oriented and enjoy sharing success and challenges with colleagues.

Position

Description:

• Must be comfortable walking around properties, climbing stairs, and commuting to the on-site Jobs Plus office in all weather.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Must be familiar with standard office equipment and have basic computer skills.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Parameters:

• Ability to work in an office environment as well as in the community

• Ability to work in public housing setting/environment (hot, cold, humid, dry and wet)

Work Schedule:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule fifteen (15) hours each week, including some nights and weekends

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible