Community Outreach Worker

GARDEN STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GSCDC)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

GSCDC, a diverse and welcoming non-profit organiztion dedicated to serving those most vulberable in our community, is seeking a new member for our Outreach Team to provide outreach and engagement to usheltered homeless persons in Hudson County.

The Outreach Team:

• Conducts intakes on new participants at the Drop-in location or in the community
• Conducts street outreach to unsheltered consumers using Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
• Conducts community outreach and home visits for the purpose of locating, engaging, and assisting clients, as well as for verification of information needed by the Hudson CASA Team.
• Educates clients about Mainstream Benefits and other resources in the community and serves as a liaison with other agencies.
• Establishes linkages with community based organizations.
• Escorts clients to appointments as directed by the Outreach Team.
• Participates in presentations and representation of GSCDC at community events.
• Participates in staff and case conference meetings.
• Attends training and community meetings to enhance skills.
• Fulfills other functions delegated by the Coordinator.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in working with under-served populations.
• Familiarity and comfort with the harm-reduction model.
• Ability to observe and assess client status, reactions, and progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative work environment.
• Experience working with persons who are homeless, on public entitlements, have mental health and or substance use issues, and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention skills.
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Persons with Lived Experience preferred
• Ability to gain the confidence of clients on a level which will further their success in the program.
• Valid NJ Drivers License (without violations) and ability to drive agency vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jersey City, NJ 07306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person