Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons

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Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

**Job Description**

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Community Outreach Coordinator ** to join our team! This position will be onsite for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project for its two project management offices - (one in Lower Manhattan, NY, and one in Downtown Newark, NJ) housing over 300 employees (combined GDC and MPA).

**Program background**

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Staff the Program’s NY and NJ Community Engagement Centers (CECs) on a full-time basis (located in Weehawken, NJ and Manhattan, NYC).

- Support the development and facilitation of: Programming activities held at the CECs and in the surrounding communities to increase project awareness. And Educational outreach programming, including age-appropriate presentations for elementary, middle, and high school students; and Site tours.

- Act as a liaison between the project team and the community, addressing complaints, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive relationship throughout the project.

- Prepare and update program outreach materials, including presentations, flyers, and other collateral.

**Qualifications & Skills**

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Community Engagement, or related field.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in construction or infrastructure projects.

- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to engage with diverse communities.

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Adept in learning new technologies and software.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with various stakeholders.

- Knowledge of community engagement best practices, public involvement techniques, and communication strategies.

**Security Clearance Requirement**

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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Community Outreach Coordinator - Rail and Transit

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) offers innovative client-centered services to help transform the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families, with a focus on communities of color and other vulnerable populations. We have deepened our impact and become the largest provider of domestic violence services in the nation.

Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Urban Resource Institute

Job Details

**Description**

**ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW**

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic, innovative, and well-respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services; delivers prevention and intervention programs that break cycles of violence and poverty; and actively works for sustainable systemic change. URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence (DV) shelter and services in New York State, and is the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services, as well as a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families. URI has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership, staff, and clients at residential and nonresidential sites across New York City.

**Position Overview**

The Social Worker assesses mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers services for necessary treatment. She/he provides clinical supervision to the Case Managers, through case analysis, service planning and supervisory process. Provides direct treatment services and issues referrals on an as needed basis.

**Salary: $65,000+**

**Major Duties And Responsibilities**

- Assess and evaluate existing, new and prospective clients/families referred by NYC Department of Homeless Services.

- Develops individual living plans (ILPs) for families including all adults and children in the family composition and provides therapeutic support as needed.

- Responsible for the clinical supervision of Case Managers.

- Conducts clinical case conferences with clients in collaboration with internal staff and external providers for compliance with individual living plan goals and to address unmet needs.

- Participates in clinical caseload conferences and staff meetings.

- Responsible for crisis intervention including on-call via agency phone as needed.

- Coordinates mental health referrals

- Attend trainings and consortium meetings, e.g. with DHS and others to discuss issues pertaining to service delivery.

- Evaluates mental health status for residents on admission by completing comprehensive evaluation (CFEs)

- Coordinates mental health/psychiatric care and referral.

- Develop a resource of network social services providers.

- Develops and facilitates group meetings.

- Monitors resident records for compliance and best practices.

- Functions independently in times of facility coverage including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedures.

- Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients

- Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with Social Work Supervisor.

- Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills.

- Function independently in time of facility coverage, including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedure.

- Assist with reports and program evaluation.

- Reviews progress notes and service plans.

- Monitors client compliance

- Develops strategies for engaging individuals with trauma histories.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.

**SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**

- Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

**Required Skills And Experience**

- Three years of experience, working with the homeless population.

- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homeless families including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.

- Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting

- Clinical experience to include the ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individual living plans.

Urban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Client Care Coordinator (Social Worker) - Homeless Families

New York County Defender Services first opened our doors in 1997. Our original team of 13 attorneys banded together to provide people accused of crimes in Manhattan with the highest quality legal representation in the city. 

More than twenty years later, NYCDS is now one of the premier public defender offices in the nation. We have represented more than 300,000 clients in Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Courts and developed deep expertise in many criminal defense sub-specialties. Our team numbers more than 100 staff, including 70 attorneys. We pride ourselves on our commitment to training and continuing education with a particular emphasis on building and developing trial skills.

NYCDS clients benefit from a diverse defense team that includes experienced trial attorneys, social workers, highly skilled investigators, paralegals and support staff. Our staff includes corrections specialists and immigration, civil and policy attorneys to protect our clients’ rights inside and out of the criminal court. We also have dedicated trial attorney specialists who represent our clients in New York County’s three problem solving courts: mental health, veterans’ treatment and integrated domestic violence.

We are committed to ensuring that our clients and their defense attorneys have the tools and resources they need to obtain the best possible outcome in every criminal case. Liberty and justice demand no less.

Industry: Legal Services
Company Size: 51-200 employees

New York County Defender Services

New York County Defender Services (NYCDS) is a nonprofit criminal defense law firm for the City and State of New York. What began in 1997 as a small but ambitious criminal defense firm has grown into the second largest criminal defense firm in Manhattan. The goal of NYCDS has always been to provide the highest quality criminal representation for those ensnared in the criminal justice system. A mission like this requires an unyielding desire to serve. With a staff of attorneys, social workers, investigators, paralegals and administrative professionals, we strive to provide the greatest good for our clients which not only includes legal representation but also assisting clients with an array of social services. The office employs a team-based client centered representation model that incorporates outstanding interdisciplinary work and strategic decision-making. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.nycds.org.

**Job Overview**

A Spanish Interpreter facilitates communication between Spanish-speaking individuals and English speakers by accurately translating spoken language in real time. The interpreter ensures that both parties clearly understand each other while maintaining confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism. The interpreter must possess strong interpersonal skills to work well with a range of clients, attorneys and staff.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation between Spanish and English accurately during meetings, interviews and appointments.

- Ensure messages are conveyed without adding, omitting, or altering meaning.

- Frequently translate during client meetings with incarcerated clients at Rikers, corrections, Horizons, Crossroads or a medical facility.

- Transcribe audio and video recordings.

- Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics when handling sensitive information.

- Clarify cultural or linguistic differences when necessary.

- Prepare for assignments by reviewing terminology and context relevant to the subject matter.

**Scheduling & Coordination & Communication**

- Schedule interpreter assignments for meetings, appointments, hearings, or events.

- Coordinate and communicate with attorneys, social workers, advocates and clients to confirm dates and times.

- Send confirmations, reminders, or updates about schedule changes when appropriate.

- Arrange backup interpreters if someone becomes unavailable.

- Keep records of interpreted sessions, including hours worked and/or assignments completed.

**Qualifications:**

- New York State Interpreting Certification or Federal Court Interpreting Certification.

- Possess high-level of proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe. Ability to learn case management system as well as transcription software.

**Candidates Must Also Demonstrate**

- A commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the unit and the office at large.

- Strong engagement, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.

- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate, and connect with people with various backgrounds, gender and sexual identities, ethnicities, experiences, and areas of expertise.

- Aptitude to meet stringent deadlines.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be proactive and resourceful, and remain calm under pressure.

**Salary Range**

This position has a salary range of $70,000-90,000.

**Tenure & Benefits**

**To Apply **: Please submit a cover letter addressed to Executive Director Stan German & Founding Director Carolyn Wilson and a resume.

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