Outreach Specialist

Job Title: Outreach Specialist

Location: 61 Arch St., New Britain, CT, with primary activities being conducted outside in the community

Schedule: Monday- Sunday, 40 hours per week, days/hours flexible

Type: Non-exempt, full-time, hourly with benefits; starting at $22.00/hr

Reports to: Associate Director of Emergency Programs

Job Purpose: In collaboration with the Central Coordinated Access Network (CCAN), The Friendship Service Center (FSC) will operate an outreach program to triage, divert, and case manage people experiencing literal homelessness in the five towns that make up Central Connecticut (Bristol, Berlin, New Britain, Southington, Plainville). The primary function of the Outreach Specialist is to canvass the community, receiving referrals from and collaborating with community partners and local Emergency Medical Services/Police Navigators; document literal homelessness using Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Category One criteria; facilitate swift entrance into the homeless service system to reduce the time a household is experiencing literal homelessness; and collaborating with community stakeholders to ensure efficient communication and a focus on a reduction of literal homelessness in Central CT.

Responsibilities:
- Educate and inform potential donors about the organization's mission and fundraising initiatives
- Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and organizing documents
- Participate in recruiting efforts to expand the organization's volunteer base

Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please note that this job description is for a general "Associate" position. For more specific job requirements and qualifications, please refer to the specific job posting or contact the hiring organization directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person