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Community Outreach Worker - CityKey

Who: CityKey

What: Conducts outreach to Catholic Charities participants and participants of community partners in an effort to promote the Chicago CityKey program.
  • Seeks out residents of Chicago through face-to-face interactions, presentations and fairs for participation in the CityKey program.
  • Participates in events and activities promoting the CityKey program hosted by the Office of the City Clerk of Chicago.
  • Works collaboratively with outside providers to schedule events, programs and activities.
  • Maintains positive and collaborative relationships with community partners.
  • Maintains up-to-date and accurate client files and databases, as required by agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies in the course of performing job expectations.
  • Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies.
  • Handles a wide array of administrative tasks to ensure compliance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies in the course of performing job expectations.
  • Position requires ability to work evenings and weekend hours. 
PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day. X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds. X Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time. X Lift up to 35 pounds.
Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to, Background check, including any program specific requirements.
  • Driver's License and reliable transportation
  • Agency-specified automobile insurance 
Additional Requirements:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills 
  • Immediate Supervisor: Community Outreach Coordinator - CitiKey Directly Supervises: N/A Indirectly Supervises: N/A 
  • Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant Education: Preferred: Associate's Degree Minimum: High School Diploma 
  • Experience: Preferred: Two years of community outreach experience Minimum: 1 year of community outreach experience
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