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About the Role

The Community Engagement Specialist is the first and primary point of contact for potential community referral partners. This role is responsible for conducting initial outreach in the community and connecting potential clients with voluntary therapeutic programming and resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships with neighborhood CBOs to generate referral and resource partnerships.
• Collaborate on outreach strategies and activities with the community to build awareness of Atlas programming.
• Engage and liaise with the community, including attending evening and weekend community events, conducting outreach, and supporting borough-based initiatives.
• Engage with Atlas Initiative stakeholders, including model developers, and agency referral partners.
• Collaborate on client engagement planning.
• Assist with crisis intervention, support, and safety planning to program participants as needed.
• Engage with participants’ families and other close connections; provide supportive services and referrals for participants’ families as needed.

Requirements

• Experience with the criminal justice system as a returning citizen from a Department of Corrections or House of Corrections in any State.
• Must not currently be under any form of supervision.
• At least one year from release or disposition, desired.
• Experience working with and mentoring high-risk populations.
• Understanding of pre-trial or re-entry programming and the needs of citizens who have committed or are at high risk of committing a violent felony offense.
• Understanding and personal experience with the criminal justice system, substance use disorder, homelessness, unemployment, and self-motivation.
• Strong ability to connect to educational, vocational, internship/apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
• Must be able to provide references.
• All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Living Redemption Community Development Corporation, including involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
• Falsification or omission of relevant information in connection with any application for employment is grounds for denial or dismissal.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Facilitation skills
• Ability to connect with people with diverse and intersecting identities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging and constantly changing environment
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed program records, complete necessary reports and meet prescribed deadlines
• Knowledge of career exploration, case management, internships, and job search strategies is a plus but not required.

Location

• Harlem, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Some nights and weekends

Experience Level

• At least one year from release or disposition, desired

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree required

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical and dental insurance
• Retirement
• Life and disability insurance

About the Company

• Living Redemption Community Development Corporation

Equal Opportunity

• Living Redemption is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.