Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Outreach Worker to join the Baby College Department.

The Outreach Worker will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. 

The Baby College is a program that addresses the needs of children between the ages of 0 to 3 and is a critical piece of our early intervention work. It is our goal to provide families with both a range of information and the support necessary to raise happy and healthy children who enter school ready to learn.

The Baby College is seeking full-time Outreach Workers to recruit new clients for our parenting program.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be available Tuesday - Saturday

 Who you are

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ideally the employee will stand as a role model, therefore core values must always be exhibited.
• Excellent communication skills: Familiar with Harlem community and locations where parents are connected.
• Energetic and able to do heavy walking; Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Spanish and French Speakers are a plus!
• Previous sales experience, a plus!
• Must be available Tuesday - Saturday

What you'll do

• Recruit new clients to join the Baby College by door-to-door solicitation.
• Assess client needs, develops and implement plans to meet those needs to make appropriate referrals to the families.
• Research other agencies and programs involving and collaborating with the same goals.
• Articulate in speech by speaking clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Coordinate and refers services of community resources, placement providers, and/or collateral agencies.
• Create and record basic case notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule 

• Tuesday-Saturday 

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include: 

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career Advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The annual salary range for this position is $40,000-$42,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance. To be considered, interested applicants can also submit a cover letter and resume to hczcareers@hcz.org. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.

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