What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach and Engagement Director position at Rising Up?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The position is responsible for the leadership, coordination, development, and management of all outreach activities. Provides street-based outreach services to homeless individuals and families. Provides referral to shelter and services to homeless individuals and families.
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, ability, core competencies, and/or physical required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
B.S. Degree in Social Work preferred but will consider candidates with life experience of 3-4 years. Additional experience and/or training with substance abuse and mental health disabilities preferred. Computer proficiency and familiarity with Colorado HMIS data entry systems is desirable. Individuals needs empathy skills as well as good verbal and written skills.
ABILITY TO:
Coordinate and participate in outreach activities with Housing Action Team and the Coordinated Entry System.
Participate with local neighborhood associations or community-based organizations to conduct outreach activities.
Engage homeless individuals by conducting VI-SPDAT assessments.
Connect individuals to support services.
Provides information, referrals, and does follow up for appropriate services and resources.
Conduct street outreach to locate homeless individuals. Have excellent documentation / organizational skills.
Maintain appropriate log of outreach activities and street contacts.
Collect and document data as required and assist in compiling statistical data, Housing Management Informational Systems (HMIS).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Morgan, CO 80701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22