Equity Support - Housing

Statement of Duties The Equity Support – Housing staff will help disseminate information and connect community members to City and community resources including but not limited to housing, food access, financial support, educational access, childcare, employment, trainings, and health.

The Equity Support - Housing staff will support community outreach efforts targeting traditionally under considered and marginalized populations including members of the community living in subsidized housing or public housing.

Methods of outreach will include but are not limited to event tabling, community walk-abouts / roaming, office hours, drop-ins at partner organizations / businesses, houses of worship, flyering, phone-based outreach, leading focus groups, social media outreach and door-knocking.

Essential Functions :

• The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Reports directly to the Director.
• Support community outreach efforts by sharing vital information, programming, and services with residents of subsidized and public housing.
• Aid residents of subsidized and public housing in the completion of surveys to capture experiences and feedback, and in the completion of applications to connect these constituents to services and programming.

Participate in events sharing City information and connecting community members to City services Assist constituents via telephone or in person to navigate available services and programs Assist in recruitment efforts to increase the participation of Somerville’s residents of subsidized and public housing in the City of Somerville’s committees, commissions, boards, task forces, focus groups, among others Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and other meetings, as requested Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality May require evening and weekend hours in order to maximize engagement with the community MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill Knowledge :

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Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees :