Outreach Worker, Community Justice Advocate

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States Center for Justice Innovation Full time
Job Description

The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Outreach Worker to join our team in Brooklyn, NY. As an Outreach Worker, you will play a critical role in our Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) program, working to prevent violence and promote positive change in our community.

Responsibilities
  • Identify and form relationships with high-risk individuals to help them redirect their lives in more positive directions.
  • Build and maintain a caseload of high-risk participants, developing and implementing personalized risk reduction plans.
  • Work with community partners and the S.O.S. team to identify and diffuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence.
  • Intervene in local conflicts to prevent violence and work to prevent retaliations when violence does occur.
  • Provide clients with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community.
  • Conduct outreach to the community to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups.
  • Participate in organizing responses to shootings and increase visibility in the target area.
  • Document all work, including shootings and other acts of violence prevented, case notes, referrals, and changes in participant status.
Qualifications
  • A high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years' experience in a related area, or the equivalent.
  • Knowledge of mental health illness and understanding of psychosocial triggers, strengths, and personal needs.
  • Experience working with at-risk youth and gang members, and knowledge of street sets, crews, gangs, and groups.
  • Ability to walk 30 blocks or more on a regular basis, pass a drug screening, and work a flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary range: $55,000 - $58,400.
  • Excellent benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.

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