Community Educator - Manhattan, United States - NYC Careers
Description
COMMUNITY EDUCATOR:
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COMMUNITY EDUCATOR:
- Agency: HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Posted on: 04/20/2024
- Job type: Fulltime
MANHATTAN
- Title Classification: No exam required
Comm Affairs/Immigrant Svc-NM
- Salary range: $59, $67, DSS Community Outreach is dedicated to expanding access to information and resources about HRA and DHS programs in the community by bringing services directly into the community and by partnering with and serving as a resource to communitybased provider organizations serving HRA and DHS clients and applicants. Community Education is dedicated to ensuring that all New Yorkers, including communitybased providers, have access to presentations and trainings about HRA and DHS benefits and programs.
- The Office of Community Outreach is seeking two (2) Community Coordinators to function as Community Educators.
- Under the general supervision of the Community Education Director, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decisionmaking, the Community Educator is responsible for conducting workshops and training for communitybased organization providers and advocates about HRA and DHS benefits and programs; and provides inperson virtual training. The Community Educator coordinates and participates in panels and compiles and disseminates communications to a network of Community stakeholders.
- The Community Educators will:
- Conduct workshops and trainings for community-based organization providers and advocates in
- Conduct general overview trainings on comprehensive benefits and programs, as well as program
members of the public interested in learning more about DSS-HRA-DHS benefits, programs, and
- services, including learning how to use ACCESS HRA. Educates and empowers New Yorkers to
- access public benefits for which they may be eligible.
- Track data and qualitative feedback and compiles weekly and monthly reports to the Director.
content, revises and improves upon existing curricula and content for a community partner audience.- Prepare content for weekly communications to external partners and supports the Director in
compiling weekly newsletter.
- Work Location:
- 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY
- Hours/Schedule:
- M-F, 95Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
- Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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