Job Description

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:

Commonpoint (formerly the Samuel Field Y and the Central Queens Y) is a non-profit, multi service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills and 33 additional sites throughout the community that provides a diverse array of programs and services to over 35,000 mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts outreach to identify and recruit eligible clients for the STAR program by contacting Churches, community centers, grocery stores, restaurants, and other local community-based organizations.
• Attends resource fairs and events aimed at serving trauma-affected newcomers and to make community members aware of the STAR program.
• Delivers presentations to partners and community groups to raise awareness of the STAR program and its services.
• Informs other Commonpoint programs of the STAR program services and joins other Commonpoint programs in tabling and other outreach events.
• Develops a schedule of outreach events and works with Commonpoint Communications Department to market these events on the agency’s website and social media.
• Catalogs events for planning and reporting purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven three to five years working in community-based programming, recruitment and outreach.
• Strong Customer Service skills, ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment and initiative.
• Experienced in identification of needs, placement and linkage strategies for participants.
• Bilingual or multilingual highly preferred, preferably in Spanish, Pashto, Dari or Ukrainian.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to anti-racist work and the implementation of practices conducive to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion.

PERKS:

• Flexibility in working in a hybrid model.
• Regular supervision provided.
• We offer free CEU courses for licensed social workers.
• Staff members at Commonpoint are eligible for free pool and gym membership.
• Discounted child care and camp programs for children of staff.
• Excellent benefit package.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply : Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Natalie Brooks Wilson at nwilson@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “STAR Program Part-Time Community Health Worker” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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