Community Outreach Team Member, Homebase; Brownsville; Bilingual English​/Spanish

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Conduct outreach activities to promote awareness of the Home Base Program
• Participate in outreach strategic sessions for the Home Base Program
• Identify, develop, and implement outreach activities for Home Base 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 Home Base 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 Home Base 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

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE/GED) 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.)