Job description

NY Connects Outreach Specialist - Queens

General Description:

The NY Connects Program provides Information and Assistance and Options Counseling/Person-Centered Counseling on Long Term Services and Support (LTSS) for people with disabilities and older adults. The Outreach Specialist position requires experience in community outreach and presentations and creating agency and community linkages.

Reports to: Education and Outreach Coordinator of NY Connects

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, schedule, and meet with community partner organizations that can provide referrals to NY Connects and that can receive referrals including disability-services agencies, health care providers, government agencies, local department of social services sites, city-wide coalitions, hospital social workers, home and community-based services providers, and other agencies.
• Present NY Connects to community stakeholders and attend community events in promotion of NY Connects.
• Collaborate with the Education and Outreach Coordinator to develop, assess, and monitor individual outreach efforts and contribute as needed.
• Develop partnerships with referral agencies and nurture long-term relationships between the NY Connects program and various agencies including by performing follow ups.
• Complete comprehensive, standard reporting related to the NY Connects program and CIDNY on outreach activities.
• Participate in developing NY Connects program knowledge on external community resources by sharing information gained in the field.
• Stay current on community engagement activities as related to designated borough.
• Act as an outreach liaison to borough managers to enhance outreach efforts.
• Assist and encourage partners in optimizing services through inclusion into the NY Connects Resource Directory.
• Attend in-service training and unit meetings as well as any other agency-related activities.
• Some after-hours and weekend work required.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

Education and/or experience required:

• BA or BS degree required
• Multilingual preferred
• Ability to travel
• Excellent research, writing, computer literacy, social media literacy, organization, and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of long-term services and supports and public benefits
• Experience in working with community-based organizations, government agencies, local department of social services sites, and city-wide coalitions.
• Must be computer literate on Microsoft Programs; ability to quickly learn and use new databases/technology.
• Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with persons who have different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Understanding or experience with disability-related issues

Salary: $55,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

MUST BE VACCINATED AND BOOSTED AGAINST COVID-19.

How to apply:

Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Paige Munson, Director of NY Connects. Please use the job title as header.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated and boosted and must wear masks on premises.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Queens, NY 11415: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Queens, NY 11415

blackflymedia.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blackflymedia.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, blackflymedia.com is the ideal place to find your next job.