Outreach Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Quality of Life Associate Pay Range: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour (Weekly Pay & Pay Advance Before Pay Day!) Shift/Schedule: - Tues. - Sat. from 9:00am to 5:30pm Required Experiences/Skillset: - Outreach + Social work background - Conflict resolution - Strong communication skills - Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions' Valid Driver's License REQUIRED: Who We Are: At Block by Block, we employ Ambassadors to make public spaces better by making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities we serve. If you're outgoing and friendly, and enjoy working outside and meeting new people, we have just the job for you. This is also a great opportunity for community workers, retirees, and veterans. What You'll Be Doing: - Frequently canvass the zone to interact and seek out the homeless/unhoused on the streets to build relationships of trust with a "compassion first" approach. - Direct those in public spaces to services or more suitable locations. - Have a strong understanding of the variety of social services available to persons in need within their community, and suggest the right services to those who are ready to help themselves. Direct them to services and...