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RiseBoro Community Partnership · 5 hours ago

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

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

RiseBoro Community Partnership is dedicated to empowering communities, and they are seeking a Community Outreach Team Member for their HomeBase program. The role involves conducting outreach activities, developing educational materials, and maintaining relationships with community organizations to promote awareness and support for those at risk of homelessness.

CharityEducationNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Jamal Mirzoyev

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Social services experienceHousing program experienceBilingual English/SpanishOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeRacismCommitment to community supportCritical thinking

Required

High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE/GED) required

Bilingual English/Spanish speaker required

Critical thinking and sound judgment required

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

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.)

Preferred

Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) desired

Company

RiseBoro Community Partnership

Since 1973, we've offered services designed to support every generation and meet the needs of the communities we serve— Seniors, Housing, Education, Health, and Empowerment.

Founded in 1973

Brooklyn, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees