What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reach Street Outreach Worker position at Reach Resource Services?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Reach Street Outreach Worker to join our dedicated community engagement team. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference by connecting with underserved populations, fostering trust, and providing vital resources. As a key frontline representative, you will actively engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use challenges, or other barriers to stability. Your energetic approach and community-centered mindset will help bridge gaps, promote health and safety, and empower community members to access services that improve their quality of life. This role is ideal for someone passionate about grassroots organizing, social work, and public health initiatives who thrives in fast-paced, culturally diverse environments.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach activities in various community settings to connect with individuals experiencing homelessness or other social vulnerabilities
- Build trusting relationships through respectful communication, active listening, and culturally sensitive engagement
- Provide information about available resources such as housing programs, healthcare services, addiction counseling, and social support networks
- Collaborate closely with community partners, local agencies, and service providers to coordinate care and facilitate client referrals
- Lead grassroots community organizing efforts to raise awareness about health issues, available programs, and community needs
- Collect data on outreach activities and client interactions to support program evaluation and reporting efforts
- Manage volunteer teams by providing supervision, training, and mentorship to ensure effective outreach operations
Skills
- Proven experience in community outreach or grassroots organizing within diverse populations
- Strong public speaking skills with the ability to engage groups and individuals effectively
- Experience supervising volunteers or staff members in a community setting
- Knowledge of social services, public health principles, addiction counseling, and harm reduction strategies
- Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple outreach projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in social media management and marketing to promote programs and events
- Ability to communicate fluently in bilingual settings; cultural competence is highly valued
- Skilled in data collection methods and technical tools used for reporting purposes
- Demonstrated leadership qualities with a focus on team building and collaboration with community partners
- Experience working with underserved communities or youth programs is preferred
- Strong written communication skills for report writing and grant applications
- CPR certification is a plus; a commitment to ongoing professional development in public health or social work fields
Join us in creating meaningful change through energetic outreach efforts that foster trust, promote health equity, and empower communities!
Pay: $30,000.00 - $31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000 - $31,000