PT CLIENT ADVOCATE, RESOURCES FOR INCLUSIVE SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT (RISE)
Company: CAMBA
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients,
donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an
inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access
to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a
comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated
programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job
Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal
Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families,
including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section
of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in
the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and
refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in
living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7
million New Yorkers today.CAMBA's Resources for Inclusive Support
and Empowerment (RISE) Program aims to reduce transmission of HIV,
with a focus on men who have sex with men of color (MSMoC),
including those who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming
(TGNC). RISE will address health promotion through social media
campaigns for MSMoC with messages about relevant health issues and
preventive health strategies. RISE will also address the social
determinant of health (SDOH) social isolation by creating safe,
positive spaces for MSMoC to develop meaningful social connections
and benefit from the support of peers in overcoming emotional,
social, and health issues. The program will conduct support groups
for specific LGBTQIA+ populations and host public events open to
all LGBTQIA+ individuals in the community. Lastly, RISE will
navigate clients to LGBTQIA+-friendly resources in the community
with a focus on HIV prevention and legal services that address
domestic violence, workplace discrimination or harassment, housing
discrimination, and tenancy issues. RISE will provide services to
450 participants.Position: PT Client AdvocateReports To: Assistant
Program ManagerLocation: 1259 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY
11226What The PT Client Advocate Does:Plan, coordinate and
facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation
for clients.Prepare marketing materials for the program.Create and
post content for social marketing campaigns addressing HIV
prevention and other health concerns for MSMoC.Conduct outreach
activities at high-risk venues to market the program in order to
recruit new clients and re-engage former clients.Develop action
plans with clients enrolled in navigation or support
servicesFollow-up with clients and with referral organizations
regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.In
collaboration with program staff, work with clients to break
through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in
advocating for themselves and in moving toward
self-sufficiency.Contact clients via telephone, mail and/or
face-to-face home and office visits to ensure adherence to program,
and document via progress notes.Escort clients to appointments
(educational, medical, social service, etc.).Provide all required
information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.Create and
maintain client files and make copies of all client
documents.Prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and
may schedule intake appointments.Assist clients in completing all
CAMBA intake applications and forms.Schedule appointments for
client with referral organizations.Input client data and client
progress information into automated database.Participate in
evaluation activities, such as conducting surveys with support
group and event participants.Minimum Education/Experience
Required:Sufficient education (English-speaking, reading, writing,
& math abilities) to comprehend oral and written information and to
assist callers and visitors and staff.Other Requirements:Two (2)
years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized (250+
employees) organization.Good written & verbal
communication.Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.Knowledge
about, understanding of, and ability to work closely with, persons
with HIV/AIDS and related issues.Experience and/or comfort
conducting online outreach via social media and dating/"hook-up"
apps and websites.Required to work occasional evenings/weekend
daysBi-lingual English/Spanish preferredCompensation: $21,583
annuallyWhen salary ranges are listed, the range would represent
the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The
salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each
program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to
experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity,
skills and other factors that may be required for the position and
organization.Status: Part-time (35 hours per week)Benefits: CAMBA
offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance,
dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid
time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid
holidays.CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse
workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with
disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people
are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic
status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual
orientation.Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: CAMBA, Yonkers , PT CLIENT ADVOCATE, RESOURCES FOR INCLUSIVE SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT (RISE), Other , Brooklyn, New York
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