Transit System Based Outreach Specialist
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Provide direct outreach, vulnerability screening, escort, and referral services to homeless individuals within the transit system in New York City. This role involves extensive fieldwork, collaboration with external agencies, and accurate record-keeping to connect clients with housing and essential services.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct outreach, vulnerability screening, escort, and referral services for homeless individuals encountered in the field
- Record and maintain accurate statistical data on all individuals approached and referred
- Manage case records of clients receiving longer-term services
- Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse issues
- Gain working knowledge of all available services
- Spend the majority of outreach to homeless individuals at end-of-line stations
- Conduct collaborative joint outreach operations with various external agencies
Requirements
- Strong interest in working in direct services to the homeless and/or mentally ill and substance abusing populations
- Valid state driver's license
- Good writing skills to provide adequate written description of client interactions
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to pass First Aid/CPR certification test
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent experience
Nice to Have
- Ability to speak Spanish
Benefits
Certifications
About Bowery Residents' Committee
BRC is an organization dedicated to helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing health, self-sufficiency, hope, and dignity through vital services.