Jobs Plus Community Outreach Worker

Job overview

The Jobs Plus Community Outreach Worker role is onsite in Providence, RI, and pays $16.80 per hour. The position supports Jobs Plus a Bright Future at the Chad Brown and Admiral Terrace developments, a project intended to help residents address barriers to permanent employment, increase wages, and save money. The worker conducts resident outreach, explains the program, encourages participation, and helps connect residents with work-related supports. The role also supports orientations and community activities while keeping accurate, confidential records and communicating with the Jobs Plus team.

What you'll do

• Conduct door-knocking, phone outreach, and informational sessions
• recruit residents for Jobs Plus orientation
• report outreach information to the team
• maintain timely, descriptive database notes
• explain project services
• protect confidentiality
• assist with orientations, workshops, events, and group activities
• refer residents to work resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community outreach

resident engagement

jobs plus

workforce resources

public housing

providence ri

chad brown

admiral terrace

informational sessions

community workshops

15 hours weekly

$16.80/hr

providence housing authority

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes the position as intended to be a four-year service placement. A high school diploma or GED and Spanish bilingual skills are preferred. Schedule is 15 hours per week and may include nights and weekends.

About the employer

Providence Housing Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.