S:US is seeking an Outreach Specialist for their short term homeless prevention program-Home Base.
This position is located at 516 West 181 Street New York, NY 10033
Position Overview:
The Outreach Specialist conducts all community outreach in order to provide information and material on
Homebase services to both organizations and prospective clients.
Job Functions:
• Conduct program outreach and community related activities to increase referral base and community
visibility.
• Provide outside presentations to network and further develop referral sources.
• Promote linkages with other service providers that will help participants obtain and maintain housing
stability.
• Participate in community meetings.
• Maintain logs of outreach activities.
• Complete monthly reports as required.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with referral agencies.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and outside events as assigned by Program
Supervisor.
• Obtain new housing resources for Homebase clients within an appropriate timeframe as set by
Program Supervisor.
• Update resource book.
Qualifications Associate’s degree or at least two years relevant experience in the Human Services field or related area.Working knowledge of homelessness and the complex interaction of multiple factors leading to homelessness.Knowledge of community resources and services.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent presentation skills.Good interpersonal skill set, ability to work independently and still function as part of a multidisciplinary team.Knowledge of screening and interview techniques.Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsBilingual preferred.
Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Company OverviewJoin a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org
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