Outreach Specialist - Youth & Prevention Services

Description Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York States first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIVAIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.Benefits:We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. 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.This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a CBA) between Housing Works and the RWDSUCompensation Range$17hr - $19hr commensurate with experienceOverview:The OASAS Youth Clubhouse will serve as a safe space for LGBTQ and Gender Non-Confirming young adults of color to access peer related support, interventions, and activities in a nonclinical drop-in program. Youth, ages 18-24 will have the opportunity to engage in programming as an entry way into other clinical services, such as substance use treatment, mental health counseling, primary care, and vocational services. The Outreach Specialist will contribute to the development of the Youth Clubhouse, supervise the attendees and lead evidence-based groups related to recovery, recreationalartisticeducational activities, and other supportive services. This is a full-time position that requires late afternoon, evening, and weekend hours for select outreach and drop-in activitiesResponsibilities:Assist program coordinator in the creation of new and innovative programming activities that will increase client engagementOutreach to potential members through in-person and virtual activities which effectively meet new member targets each monthAssist with content creation for social media platforms to recruit new membersFacilitate in orientating new members to programming including completing required documentation, touring facility, and introducing them to other programs on-site including primary care, substance use treatment and mental health servicesSupport Youth and Prevention Services Care Navigators in facilitating enrollment into applicable prevention programs and services, such as primary care and case management.Track group attendance and maintain group notes in internal databaseAssist with implementing groups, events, Youth Advisory Board meetings and other member activities in-person or onlineConduct in-reach to recruit new participants to the clubhouse through Housing Works services where appropriateDocument and track outreach activities and provide reportingImplements programming activities onoff-site & virtually via social mediaParticipate in integrated department efforts on Ending the Epidemic, such as PrEP implementation and Viral Load Suppression efforts for eligible youth participantsParticipate in weekly supervisory sessions with the Program Coordinator, as well as regular Clubhouse & departmental meetingsCoordinate calendar of events on-site, off-site, and virtual activities to engage and retain youthImplement evaluation tools, such as client satisfaction questionnaires and obtain youth feedback regarding interest in various engagement activitiesCollect and utilize client testimonials for promotional use of Clubhouse programming, activities, and servicesOther functions that may be required with this position include:Participate in reoccurring interagency meetings, as well as external community meetings to improve integrated care and maintain relationships with community partnersParticipate in Housing Works advocacy events (minimum 4 per year July-June)Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements At least 1 year of work experience in a relevant nonprofit setting working with similar population in outreach capacityWilling to work M-F 9am-5pm schedule, including occasional late nights & weekends for regular programming & special eventsMust be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Created: 2025-02-04