Recruitment & Outreach Specialist - RWA Porter

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Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and recidivism. Our flagship Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program provides paid transitional work experience, transitional housing, advanced occupational training, and comprehensive supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Doe Fund is also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 1,900 units in operation or pre-development. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $73 million and a full-time staff of nearly 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs.

We are currently seeking a Recruitment & Outreach Specialist to join our growing team. This position will be working out of our Porter Avenue Facility, Brooklyn NY.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Assessment Orientation
• Maintain the RWA waiting list
• Conduct initial screening of clients wanting to enter the program including checking urine results and criminal history.
• Distribute recruitment forms and RWA materials.
• Receive and follow up on recruitment forms from other facilities/clients
• Responsible for networking with other Assessment shelters (Charles H. Gay, 30th Street, Atlantic Men’s Shelter)
• Presentations at each Assessment facility to disseminate information regarding the program criteria
• Transitioning client from current shelter to Porter Avenue
• Transferring client in CARES to Porter Avenue
• Preparing for clients' arrival and start in the program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Driver’s License required
• Prior experience with homeless and formerly incarcerated clients
• Familiarity with MICA Clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse clientele

Interested?

Submit your application for review.

Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.