What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Outreach Support Coordinator position at Health, Housing, Homelessness?
Position Summary
Provide support and assistance to the Public Outreach Program Manager and Public Outreach Program Coordinator. Assist and conduct in-person assessment of encampments, provide outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments; provide notices to vacate; and coordinate cleanup.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, or public relations preferred.
Experience in community outreach or social service work preferred.
Experience working with homeless programs preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
May be required to work nights and weekends on occasion.
Preferred Knowledge
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of homeless programs
- Principles and practices of code enforcement and zoning
- Principles of environmental health programs
- Services available in the community for people experiencing homelessness and/or people with behavioral health challenges
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Interact respectfully with people experiencing homelessness
- Assist in monitoring the City of Albuquerque's homeless encampments
- Assist and conduct assessment of homeless encampments that are reported, including an assessment of encampment conditions
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation