Outreach Worker - 5095

Responsibilities

• Participate in persistent and assertive community outreach and engagement on the streets and subways as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Engage and build rapport with chronically street homeless individuals in the Bronx; develop goals and service plans that help them improve their daily living skills
• 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 and direct assistance to support clients in accessing mental health services, medical care, substance treatment, vital documents, benefits, legal/immigration services, and permanent housing
• Document all interactions with or on behalf of clients; monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred; comparable training in peer advocacy required
• Prior experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred, but not required
• 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

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on shift and project requirements.

Benefits

Not specified.

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Job Title

Peer Specialist - Safe Options Support (SOS)

Location

The Bronx, NY

Employer

BronxWorks