Street Outreach Worker

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Enlace Chicago Full time
Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development

Job Summary:

Enlace Street Outreach Workers program's goal is to use a comprehensive set of targeted mediation strategies to recognize and prevent conflict within our community.

Enlace focuses and houses the staff that implements the street intervention model through various sources of programming.

We work in the Little Village community and focus on the reduction of violence through community mobilization, detecting violent incidents, preventing retaliation, communicating with hospital responses, facilitating planning, implementing target area strategy and mentoring participants to a positive path.


Reports to :

Street Outreach Supervisor Accountable to : Executive Director, Violence Prevention Director, and Violence Intervention Program Manager Communicates with : Community partners, neighborhood stakeholders, parents, and participants Informs : Little Village communityDuties and Responsibilities: To prevent shootings in the neighborhood assigned, the Street Outreach Workers have the following responsibilities:To know and support those most prone to violence in the communityWork to intervene in circumstances in which violence is likely, including possible retaliationWork to understand why a shooting happened and how to prevent them in the futureDevelop strategies and understand trends to be better informed about potential community violenceWork to gain the trust of the community and those that live the cycle of street violence so that they know the role of Street Outreach WorkersMentor a caseload of a minimum of 5 participants through life skill challengesAssisting event planning and programing organizing Knowing when to call for assistance when situations require it Job duties are as follows: Be responsive to the Street Outreach Lead and Supervisor's requests and needsContinuously keep Street Outreach Lead and Supervisor informed of what is going on in the community and with the programOutreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groupsIdentify a caseload of youth who are street involved, provide mentorship,case management to aid in solving current problems and preventing future onesServe as linkages and support for individuals to enhance their assistance and use of opportunities and programs in the community (e.g.

, jobs, GED, drug treatment, counseling) through a Case manager referralAdvocate for youth through court testimonies, when necessaryParticipate, as necessary, in organizing responses to shootings and increasing communities working for peace's visibility when shootings/ killings take placeDevelop networks with other outreach program workers to coordinate strategic responses to violence;Mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groupsWork with the community, outreach programs, to gain information that may help prevent violenceIdentify hot spots and activate them with positive loitering / day to day canvassing Respond to shootings in other communities, when necessaryDocument detailed client case notesFacilitate youth programsOther duties as assigned Qualifications:

Experience working with youth most prone to violence, court involved and gang involvedExcellent communication skills in multiple settings Experience or training in crisis interventionKnowledge of Little Village community and key individuals Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Vehicle required for shooting response, victim response, and canvassing purposes.

Valid Illinois driver's license, insurance, and good driving recordA positive reputation in the community , such as a license to operate in the targeted area Compensation:

Annual Salary for this position is 42k -45k, based on experience; comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short and long term disability insurance, 403b retirement options, and generous paid time off.

Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


Requirements:

Enlace Chicago staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved medical exemption prior to starting employment.

If an approved medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing is required.

Deadline for submission:
Open until filled.
Salary Description 42k- 45K

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