Block by Block

Unhoused Outreach Ambassador

Block by Block  •  $21/hr  •  Reno, NV (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Position: Unhoused Outreach Ambassador

Pay Rate: $21.00 Hourly Pay

Requirements:

  • Nevada Driver's License Required with Clean Driving record.
  • Weekends Required
  • Hospitality
  • Outreach

Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions

Responsible to establish and build relationships with local social service agencies and strive to direct the unhoused and others in need of services to agencies and programs that are able to provide needed resources such as crisis intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively look to identify 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 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required.Associates degree preferred.
  • One year of community outreach or social services experience required.
  • Must have the physical capacity to ride a bike continuously during an eight-hour shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions (free uniforms provided)
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.
Block by Block

About Block by Block

As a leading service provider for public spaces, Block by Block aims to create a team of friendly people who take ownership of their community and its perception. Our teams are made up of Safety Ambassadors and Cleaning Ambassadors who are cross-trained in all the skills necessary to provide both cleaning and safety services and community service in an urban environment.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Year Founded
1995
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