Primary Responsibilities
•        Work with the supervisor to develop and implement outreach strategies aimed at identifying and recruiting people in need of TFC services
•        Conduct targeted outreach activities including, but not limited to, tabling and presenting at community events and distributing outreach materials to various locations
•        Assist with planning, recruitment and hosting of outreach and in-reach events and workshops
•        Collaborate with Legal and Contracted Services managers to identify outreach priorities and strategies to meet contractual mandates
•        Initiate and cultivate relationships with potential referring providers and partner organizations, including managing formal linkage agreements
•        Conduct follow-up with potential clients engaged through outreach efforts
•        Represent the agency at various coalitions and/or community planning bodies
•        Document all outreach and engagement activities and client contact in TFC's EHR and other tracking tools
•        Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
•        Excellent engagement and communication skills
•        Attention to detail and follow-up skills
•        Excellent presentation skills
•        High energy and ability to multitask
•        Strong computer skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office
•        Experience working in social services, public health or related field
•        High School Diploma or GED
•        Must be able to lift up to approximately 25 pounds and transport outreach equipment and supplies to and from events

Desired Qualifications
•        Training and Certification as a NYS HIV Peer Advocate
•        Fluency or proficiency in Spanish
Location: This position will be based at TFC’s office, but is expected to spend the majority of work hours in the field conducting outreach activities. As such, this position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. Our office is located at 493 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, which is conveniently located steps away from several public transportation options.

Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt. Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends

Employee Benefits: The Family Center offers a highly competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, a pension plan, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life Insurance, commuter benefits, a tuition reimbursement program, paid federal holidays, summer Fridays and other early leave days throughout the year, a generous vacation policy, and extensive professional training and development opportunities.

How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@thefamilycenter.org and put “Outreach Specialist” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include your salary requirements. The Family Center appreciates the time that candidates put into their applications, and carefully reviews each one. Due to a high volume of applicants, however, the Family Center is only able to contact those candidates that are selected for further consideration.