Ensure a regular program of communication, education and support to residents that keeps the flow of new members and existing members growing in both numbers and quality. Involve other Jobs-Plus program departments as appropriate to achieve these goals -
Regularly engage with the community partner staff and residents of New York City Housing communities on Staten Island.
Communicate regularly with the Career Advisors and employment coordinator about local partners who can provide services to jobseekers with barriers to employment.
Enter and analyze data from community questionnaires and surveys to report community needs, trends, new community support for work initiatives, and resident requests for employment, training, and other resources.
Strategically collaborate and coordinate with the outreach team, leaders, and Jobs-Plus staff to present ideas for community engagement and implement action plans.
Work closely with the team to develop, document, implement and continually refine a strategic approach to sourcing, engaging and leveraging the strengths of a wide variety of community partner organizations that can provide a steady flow of NYCHA residents seeking employment, training, financial counseling, clinical wellness and other resources.
Engage all community partners on a regular basis in one-on-one dialogue about referrals and other programmatic offerings; maintain at least two contacts per organization -
Work with leadership to develop effective social media and marketing campaigns that will help in promoting Jobs-Plus services and increase enrollment.
Actively search for and engage a wide variety of educational, vocational and social service community partners who will partner with Equus, Jobs-Plus to enhance and improve services and resources for residents and members of Jobs-Plus.
Serve as the center鈥檚 community liaison, developing and communicating a deep understanding of the locality through attendance at community and partner events. -
Identify community partners whose services can be utilized by jobseekers and coordinate with the Assistant Director/Community Engagement Advisor
Serve as a community ambassador in the communities of service.