Public Outreach Support Coordinator

Provide support and assistance to the Public Outreach Program Manager and Public Outreach Program Coordinator. Assist and conduct in-person assessment of encampments, provide outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments; provide notices to vacate; and coordinate cleanup. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. This is an unclassified at-will position. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Provide support and assistance to the Public Outreach Program Manager and Public Outreach Program Coordinator for Homeless Encampments. Assist and conduct in-person assessment of encampments, provide outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments; provide notices to vacate; and coordinate cleanup. Identify and notify the Public Outreach Program Manager and Public Outreach Program Coordination of areas with an influx of encampments; assist with developing a proactive response to these areas. Respond to assigned encampments, potentially including large number of occupants, environmental hazards such as human waste, syringes, and fire risk; and in areas such as tunnels, drainages, freeways, and isolated spaces Provide support to the Public Outreach Program Manager and Public Outreach Program Coordinator in "high-risk" areas. Operate radios/communications, determine appropriate response resources and observe interactions to ensure safety. Assist and participate in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing services; implement policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Attend and participate in professional group meetings and trainings. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, or public relations preferred. Experience in community outreach or social service work preferred. Experience working with homeless programs preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. May be required to work nights and weekends on occasion.

Environmental:

Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to heat, cold, and environmental hazards.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, and climbing for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate while wearing PPE, such as Body Armor, gloves, mask, and protective outer clothing.