Outreach Worker

Summary: To provide outreach services and education to intravenous drug users and other substance abusing population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides outreach services to all participants to insure they are provided with the appropriate assessment and coordination of these services.
• Provides support to the participants so they can make appropriate decisions for themselves.
• To provide extensive outreach to include door-to-door, on the street, abandoned buildings and private homes when needed.
• To encourage Latino and African American population who are intravenous drug users to attend educational groups and receive outreach services.
• Attends sponsored New North Citizens' Council, Inc. (NNCC) activities and other community events as appropriate.
• To facilitate educational groups on HIV/AIDS. STD, Health issues and Harm reduction to heighten the awareness.
• Assist participants to identify appropriate programs for necessary resources such as detox, mental health, food, clothes, STD and HIV/AIDS counseling and testing.
• Attends bi-weekly clinical supervision and direct supervision.
• Prepares reports required on a timely basis.
• Provides accurate documentation on all clients.
• To attend educational programs to keep up-to-date on HIV/AIDS and other health issues.
• Has a clear understanding of the Program Work Plan and participates in accomplishing each goal.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit, able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities to include certifications, workshops and continuing education related to position. Seeks increased responsibilities.
• Diversity and Ethics - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, promotes a harassment-free environment, treats people with respect and uphold agency's values.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) with one to three months of related experience and training. CADAC certifiable. Must be knowledgeable on HIV/AIDS/STD and TB health issues.

Disclaimer:

New North Citizens' Council, Inc. (NNCC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Indian Orchard, MA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23