What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Worker Group Facilitator position at FORTUNE SOCIETY INC?
Job Details
Job Location
Long Island City - Long Island City, NY
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Salary Range
45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary / year
Description
Title : Outreach Worker / Group Facilitator
Unit : Admissions / Alternative to Incarceration
Reports to : Director of Outreach / Director of Alternatives to Incarceration
Status : Full, Time; Regular; Non-Exempt
Location : Five boroughs & Long Island City
Days / Hours : Monday to Friday, 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, some evenings 11 : 30am to 7 : 30pm, subject to change depending on program needs.
Salary Range : $24.73 to $27.48 per hour (approximately $45,000-$50,000 annually)
Position Summary :
Responsible for successfully conducting outreach (including disseminating outreach materials) at a variety of community-based and government agencies throughout the five boroughs AND will facilitate ATI evidence-based workshops and groups.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Present on Fortune's wrap-around services at a variety of community-based and government agencies and at forums including health fairs, community events, farmer's markets, etc.
- Handout printed materials to individuals and groups at presentations.
- Liaise with referral sources, promoting Fortune services.
- Accept and engage with new client referrals.
- Connect incoming clients with Fortune's wrap-around services, including linkages to benefits such as SNAP.
- Identify SNAP eligible individuals and households.
- Attend monthly SNAP taskforce meetings or any training related to SNAP eligibility.
- Follow a weekly field schedule and provide daily and accurate reports of areas covered.
- Find / research outside organizations to network within order to schedule presentations.
- Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Provide real time actionable recommendations on how to maximize outcomes for the program.
- Facilitate evidence-based groups including but not limited to
Seeking Safety
Qualifications
Qualifications
Travel Requirements - Travel as required (with printed material) to conduct outreach throughout the five boroughs AND working out of our main office Long Island City.
Physical Demands :
Must be able to carry printed outreach materials and work outside. Able to stand in one location or walk around a specific area.
The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion / creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
