Outreach Coordinator

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500382 Social Work-Peds/OB/Outreach

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URC 202 H

Compensation Range:

$17.00 - $22.10

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the primary supervision of the BHC Supervisor, Social Worker, The Outreach Coordinator provides supportive, concrete and case management services to adolescents and women of reproductive years and their families in an effort to improve their health, personal wellbeing and parenting skills. In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Coordinator will assess the family's needs with a focus on providing services directed towards improving safety, preventive health status, self-sufficiency and connection to community resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete comprehensive assessment utilizing interviewing, structured assessment tools and observational skills to support families in identifying their needs.

• Document all interventions within required time frame in designated databases.

• Complete regular home visits with assigned families and directly transport program participants to medical, emergency social service appointments, or to other locations that are part of the participant's service goals.

• In conjunction with the family, assess, develop and implement family's goals and objectives for treatment plan and regularly review goal progress.

• Assist the families in acquiring tangible needs (housing, financial entitlements, quality childcare, food, essential baby supplies, etc).

• Collaborate with Mt. Hope team members, and attend regular staff meetings, ongoing trainings, staff development and any other meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• At minimum, the Health Project Counselor must have a high school diploma. Required

• AS degree preferred.

• Candidate must have deep roots or shared life experiences within the Rochester community. Required

• Experience in the delivery of home-based case management services to an urban, underserved population required. Required

• Demonstration of empathy and acceptance of a variety of clients, and the ability to work one-to-one in a supportive, nurturing relationship must be demonstrated. Required

• The candidate must demonstrate sound critical judgment in recognizing high-risk situations and respond, based on training and education, in ways that minimize risk. Required

• They must have a proven track record of successful engagement and retention of participants and extensive knowledge of community resources. Required

• Ability to work independently and within collaborative teams. Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Basic computer literacy required.

• Basic Microsoft Word Skills as evidenced by the ability to produce basic business letters, check spelling, and sort, save, open and organize electronic files. Required

• Ability to learn multiple database programs required.

• Willingness to work within the community and to transport clients is required.

• Must have a registered automobile and requisite insurance as well as a current driving record that reflects UR safer driver guidelines in order to transport clients. Required

• Spanish fluency is desirable but not required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS Valid Driver's License Required

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