Job Description

The  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST  position is a Full-Time position. The right candidate will conduct telephone, written, and face to face outreach and engagement activities to facilitate collaborations with community-based organizations, such as Doctor’s offices, schools, faith-based organizations, etc. THIS IS A FIELD-BASED POSITION AND DAILY TRAVEL IS REQUIRED WITHIN ALL THREE NYPCC SITES LOCATED IN BROOKLYN AND THE BRONX. The position will report to the Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement and frequent our Brooklyn Child and Family Mental Health Centers located at 102 Piling Street and 2857 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn NY. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement and Program Administrator at each NYPCC site, to develop and implement a strategic outreach plan as set forth as a team
• Develop short-term outreach plan and goals
• Identify and engage the community and faith-based organizations
• Plan and coordinate outreach activities in designated areas that are intended to identify, and capture the attention and interest of parents and caregivers that meet the requirements of our program
• Attend the following events: Health Fairs/Community Events, Community Fairs, Door to Door Engagement, Flyer Distribution, Specific Site Engagement, and Recruitment. Flexibility to attend events on short notice
• Identify and attend consortiums, meetings and to inform organizations about and increase the visibility of NYPCC’s services
• Support with organizing and facilitating NYPCC workshops and agency presentations to community partners and schools
• Plan and coordinate activities to develop linkage agreements with other community organizations and agencies to host parent coaching groups
• Maintain outreach logs and complete tracking tools in a timely manner
• Attend and engage in team and external meetings
• Attend training and professional development as and when required
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the job title as delegated by Supervisor

Qualifications

•  A minimum of High school diploma/GED is required; an Associates degree is preferred    
• MUST be Bilingual – English/Spanish or Bilingual in English/ Bengali or Bilingual in English/ Creole. Or multilingual. 
• Experience in community outreach and the ability to build and maintain successful strategic partnerships
• Welcoming, enthusiastic, and energetic demeanor with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Must be able/willing to conduct field outreach and travel within assigned boroughs via car or public transportation
• High level of motivation, self-direction, and the ability to work independently in the community
• Computer literacy.
• Efficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook),  the internet and CRM platforms, such as, Salesforce
• Comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding and complex work environment to carry out assignments with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and adjust to change
• Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms.
• Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Strong demonstration of professionalism

Additional Information

SALARY RANGE: $19.00 - $23.00 PER HOUR

_COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS. _

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position operates mainly out in the field and requires transportation between locations, including exposure to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear on the phone throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended periods of time when needed, be able to write and answer emails and carry objects no greater than 50 pounds.

The position is subject to pushing wheelchairs and supporting clients. Must be constantly alert for client safety.

NYPCC is a fast-paced, energetic, dynamic environment that employs people with a passion for our mission.

NYPCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER