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Outreach Worker-SNUG
4 months ago
Outreach Worker-SNUG
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Outreach Worker for our SNUG Program. SNUG is an evidence-based violence reduction initiative that works with community residents, businesses and community-based organizations to implement strategies to reduce and prevent shootings and killings in communities with high rates of violent crimes.
Responsibilities
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Conduct outreach and canvassing in the community (individually and as a team member).
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Identify youth who are gang members and those at risk for joining gangs and intervening in their lives through case management.
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Participate at daily briefs and debriefs with SNUG Outreach Worker Supervisor, Program Manager and OVS Social Worker which may include virtual means of technology.
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Outreach Workers are expected to have a minimum caseload of seven to ten participants and meet face-to-face with each participant at least six times a month.
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Document all their daily activities, including but not limited to contact with program participants, conflict mediation encounters, shooting responses, and community engagement events: barbecues, marches, rallies, etc.
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Daily log must be completed in the DCJS database at the end of each shift.
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Risk-Reduction Planning- to modify high-risk behaviors documented in the DCJS database every 90 days
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Participate in organizing responses to shootings and increasing visibility when shootings take place to coordinate an inclusive and strategic response.
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Attend weekly staff meetings which may include virtual means of technology.
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Attend Participant case management meetings with OVS Social Worker
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Serve as linkages and support for individuals to enhance their assistance and use of opportunities and programs in the community (e.g. job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring).
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Attend mandatory training and professional development training which may include virtual means of technology.
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Follow all FCA and DCJS policy and procedures.
Qualifications
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HS Diploma/GED
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Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
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Lived experience and connections with at-risk Hempstead youth a plus.
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Bilingual Spanish required.
Additional Information
Schedule:
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Full Time, 35 hours per week.
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Location: Hempstead
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Salary: 22/hr
Benefits Information
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Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
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Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time
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403(b); with generous employer contribution
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Pet Insurance
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Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.