Outreach Worker Group Facilitator

Title: Outreach Worker/Group Facilitator
Unit: Admissions/Alternative to Incarceration

Reports to: Director of Outreach / Director of Alternatives to Incarceration


Status: Full, Time; Regular; Non-Exempt

Location: Five boroughs & Long Island City

Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings 11:30am to 7:30pm, subject to change depending on program needs.

Salary Range: $24.73 to $27.48 per hour (approximately $45,000-$50,000 annually)

Position Summary:

Responsible for successfully conducting outreach (including disseminating outreach materials) at a variety of community-based and government agencies throughout the five boroughs AND will facilitate ATI evidence-based workshops and groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Present on Fortune's wrap-around services at a variety of community-based and government agencies and at forums including health fairs, community events, farmer's markets, etc.
• Handout printed materials to individuals and groups at presentations.
• Liaise with referral sources, promoting Fortune services.
• Accept and engage with new client referrals.
• Connect incoming clients with Fortune's wrap-around services, including linkages to benefits such as SNAP.
• Identify SNAP eligible individuals and households.
• Attend monthly SNAP taskforce meetings or any training related to SNAP eligibility.
• Follow a weekly field schedule and provide daily and accurate reports of areas covered.
• Find/research outside organizations to network within order to schedule presentations.
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Provide real time actionable recommendations on how to maximize outcomes for the program.
• Facilitate evidence-based groups including but not limited to
  • Seeking Safety
  • Anger Management
  • Thinking for a Change
  • Interactive Journaling
  • Parenting for Dads
• Ensure groups start on time and run as scheduled
• Be prepared with needed tools to increase client participation
• Assist clients in navigating their scheduled group attendance
• Assist clients in adhering to group rules of participation, such as no lateness, cell phone use, eating, drinking, foul language, disrespect of other group members.
• Participate in case conferences for optimum collaboration among departments and programs
• Communicate with other staff on any relevant behavioral concerns regarding a client that may arise during their group participation
• Must be team player and work colleagues to address programmatic challenges as they arise
• Enter timely and accurate daily group attendance in the database systems
• Enter daily group notes into the database systems
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff activities, meetings and trainings
• Engage in his/her own ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties or tasks as required.

Qualifications

• One year of group facilitation experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Clear and concise communication skills, verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills, text messaging, e-mailing and internet navigation; and
• We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.
• Strong Time Management Skills
• Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Travel Requirements - Travel as required (with printed material) to conduct outreach throughout the five boroughs AND working out of our main office Long Island City.


Physical Demands:

Must be able to carry printed outreach materials and work outside. Able to stand in one location or walk around a specific area.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.