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Job Description
Unhoused Outreach Ambassador (Weekends only & NV DL Required) Block by Block - 3.5 Reno, NV Job Details $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications Outdoor work experience High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Job Summary Unhoused Outreach Ambassador $21 an hour Nevada Driver's License Required with Clean Driving record. Weekends Required, Shift is for Saturday and Sunday. Hospitality skills are required. Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions Assist those in need and establish relationships. Introduce them to established programs and agencies that are there to help meet their needs. Work towards establishing mutual respect to reduce the public nuisance perception of homelessness.
Establish relationships and resources:
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with the city, county and state agencies that are in place to respond to the needs of the homeless and neediest of the community. Strive towards a cooperative effort to make a positive impact on homelessness in the district.
Patrol the district:
Patrol on bike or foot to locate and reach out to those in need, as well as to direct those in public spaces to services or more suitable locations.
Observe and report:
While on patrol be watchful for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report to Safety Ambassadors via two-way radios.
Hospitality:
While on patrol will go out of the way to actively acknowledge pedestrians with a friendly greeting or identify visitors in order to provide directions, information, city information or recommendations.
Reporting:
Creates written, detailed, and accurate Incident reports. Provides accurate descriptions of persons, vehicles and other similar identifiers to law enforcement and others when needed.
Professionalism:
Must maintain a helpful, positive, and professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. We are proud to offer the following benefits:
Insurance :
Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident. Paid time off : Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO ( Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements ), Paid Leave ( only where required by law ), Holidays ( only where required by contract agreement ), Floating Holidays ( only where required by contract agreement) , Birthday Pay ( eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA ), Jury Duty ( only where required by law ).
Other :
401
K Retirement Savings Plan Requirements:
Education/Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Must have excellent communication skills Must be able to articulate an accurate description of persons, vehicles, and other similar identifiers. Must have the ability to remain calm in high- pressure situations
Physical Abilities:
Must have the physical capacity to walk and stand or ride a bike continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one thirty-minute meal break) Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Shift:
2nd
Shift Req Benefits:
We are proud to offer the following benefits:
Insurance:
Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.
Paid time off:
Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements), Paid Leave (only where required by law), Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Floating Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Birthday Pay (eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA), Jury Duty (only where required by law).
Bonuses:
Availability of bonuses varies and is dependent on multiple factors including but not limited to: location, position and contract agreements. Employee Recognition Awards, Employee Referral Bonus Program (select positions only), Bonus Program (Operations Manager, RVP, and executive positions only).
Other:
401K Retirement Savings Plan, Vehicle Allowance (only available for specific corporate positions, based on location and position).
