Job Description

Job Title : PT STAR Program Community Health Worker
Reports to: STAR Program Director
Position: Part-Time

• Conducts outreach to identify and recruit eligible clients for the STAR program by contacting Churches, community centers, grocery stores, restaurants, and other local community-based organizations.
• Attends resource fairs and events aimed at serving trauma-affected newcomers and to make community members aware of the STAR program.
• Delivers presentations to partners and community groups to raise awareness of the STAR program and its services.
• Informs other Commonpoint programs of the STAR program services and joins other Commonpoint programs in tabling and other outreach events.
• Develops a schedule of outreach events and works with Commonpoint Communications Department to market these events on the agency’s website and social media.
• Catalogs events for planning and reporting purposes.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven three to five years working in community-based programming, recruitment and outreach.
• Strong Customer Service skills, ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment and initiative.
• Experienced in identification of needs, placement and linkage strategies for participants.
• Bilingual or multilingual highly preferred, preferably in Spanish, Pashto, Dari or Ukrainian.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to anti-racist work and the implementation of practices conducive to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion.

PERKS:

• Flexibility in working in a hybrid model.
• Regular supervision provided.
• We offer free CEU courses for licensed social workers.
• Staff members at Commonpoint are eligible for free pool and gym membership.
• Discounted child care and camp programs for children of staff.

To apply: Please submit resumes to nwilson@commonpoint.org.

Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.

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