Job description

For over 45 years, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) has been at the forefront of mental health and wellness; assisting children, families, and individuals with behavioral and emotional challenges at our five locations throughout the city.

NYPCC is the leading pioneer of community mental health services, serving over 15,000 clients per month. We run and operate the largest clinic in the State of New York and pride ourselves on innovation and “caring for the community” by providing in-person and telehealth services for our clients, while offering an unsurpassable and competitive compensation structure and benefits package to our team of dedicated employees.

NYPCC is certified by Mental Health America as a Platinum Bell Seal organization, the highest certification possible. NYPCC is proud of our ongoing commitment to employee mental health and well-being. NYPCC is certified by Mental Health America as a Platinum Bell Seal organization, the highest certification possible. NYPCC is proud of our ongoing commitment to employee mental health and well-being.

Why Work For NYPCC?

• Amazing Workplace Culture
• Team Building & Company Outings
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100%
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Annual Rate Increases
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Opportunity to Give Back to the Community
• Job Stability and Growth Opportunities
• NYPCC Health and Wellness Events

Position Summary:

The  Community Engagement Specialist  position is a Full-Time position. The right candidate will conduct telephone, written, and face to face outreach and engagement activities to facilitate collaborations with community-based organizations, such as Doctor’s offices, schools, faith-based organizations, etc. This is a field-based position and daily travel is required within all three NYPCC sites located in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The position will report to the Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement and frequent our Brooklyn Child and Family Mental Health Centers located at 102 Piling Street and 2857 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn NY.

Specific Duties:

• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement and Program Administrator at each NYPCC site, to develop and implement a strategic outreach plan as set forth as a team
• Develop short-term outreach plan and goals
• Identify and engage the community and faith-based organizations
• Plan and coordinate outreach activities in designated areas that are intended to identify, and capture the attention and interest of parents and caregivers that meet the requirements of our program
• Attend the following events: Health Fairs/Community Events, Community Fairs, Door to Door Engagement, Flyer Distribution, Specific Site Engagement, and Recruitment. Flexibility to attend events on short notice
• Identify and attend consortiums, meetings and to inform organizations about and increase the visibility of NYPCC’s services
• Support with organizing and facilitating NYPCC workshops and agency presentations to community partners and schools
• Plan and coordinate activities to develop linkage agreements with other community organizations and agencies to host parent coaching groups
• Maintain outreach logs and complete tracking tools in a timely manner
• Attend and engage in team and external meetings
• Attend training and professional development as and when required
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the job title as delegated by Supervisor

Qualifications:

• A minimum of High school diploma/GED is required; Associate degree is preferred
• MUST be Bilingual – English/Spanish or Bilingual in English/ Bengali or Bilingual in English/ Creole. Or multilingual.
• Experience in community outreach and the ability to build and maintain successful strategic partnerships
• Welcoming, enthusiastic, and energetic demeanor with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Must be able/willing to conduct field outreach and travel within assigned boroughs via car or public transportation
• High level of motivation, self-direction, and the ability to work independently in the community
• Computer literacy.
• Efficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), the internet and CRM platforms, such as, Salesforce
• Comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding and complex work environment to carry out assignments with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and adjust to change
• Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms.
• Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Strong demonstration of professionalism

Additional Information:

Working Conditions:

This position operates mainly out in the field and requires transportation between locations, including exposure to outside weather conditions.

NYPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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