Cornerstone Beach 41st - Outreach Coordinator (Referral Navigator)

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate with Clinical Coordinator/ Social Worker in supporting participants in identifying and creating a network of resources.
• Create opportunities to engage youth 14-24 years old to resources and various programing. Create bi-weekly programs/events for youth to build and established continued relationships.
• Conduct community outreach, build and establish relationships with community-based organizations CBOs; including working with community-based organizations (CBO’s).
• Coordinate group development incentives and activities, including meals, recreation, trips, cultural events, and other opportunities for connection and growth.
• Work with the local Cure Violence provider and other neighborhood resources to create a network of support for the participants.
• Engage participants regularly, encouraging participation and connection to the program.
• Update social medias of upcoming and past events for the Case Management Enhancement Program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 11am to 7pm

What qualifications do you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• 1 years’ experience in related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse social, economic, and cultural groups.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications Preferred:

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• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish and or Creole.

What we can do for you:

• Professional development & career growth.
• Work that makes a difference and impact your community.
• Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications.

We also offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V