Community Engagement Specialist for Violence Prevention
2 weeks ago
ABOUT APM
Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential human services in the community, including early childhood education, foster care and adoption, child welfare, mental and behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and support for community schools. Since 1970, we have been committed to helping families reach their fullest potential.
Employment Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Philadelphia, PA / On-Site
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for conducting outreach efforts based on referrals from community contacts regarding victims of non-fatal shootings and individuals at risk of perpetuating violence in North Philadelphia. This role involves collaborating with APM's Violence Intervention Therapists to effectively engage these individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the APM Violence Intervention team to facilitate community engagement within designated Philadelphia Police Districts, under the guidance of the Program Director and community leaders.
- Conduct outreach to victims of non-fatal shootings as identified by the Police Department, ideally within 48 hours of the incident.
- Partner with Hospital-Based Violence Programs to assess and engage non-fatal shooting victims in their care.
- Meet various eligibility criteria for different services provided to each young person within a specified timeframe, including mental health screenings, safety planning meetings, and healing circles.
- Manage a small caseload of non-fatal shooting victims when necessary.
- Represent APM at community events, meetings, and learning communities in coordination with other program staff.
- Work with APM Directors to engage key partners to enhance referrals, resources, and support for participants.
- Maintain a Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Outreach list, typically comprising 20-30 young individuals, depending on capacity.
- Collaborate with APM Directors to develop plans for weekly engagement with young people, including those who are off-track, difficult to locate, or in need of safety discussions.
- Ensure regular contact with young individuals on the Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Outreach list who have not yet been deemed eligible for a TR-Caseload.
- Identify newly recognized non-fatal shooting victims as reported by the Police Department.
- Conduct initial eligibility assessments and vetting for individuals on the Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Outreach List.
- Collaborate with supervisors to gather updated information from partners for locating young individuals.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Health Insurance or $100 per month with proof of current Health Insurance.
- Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance options.
- Retirement Plan with company contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health, childcare, and public transportation expenses.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling, training, webinars, and additional resources.
- Referral Program.
- Loan Forgiveness opportunities.
- 20 Days of Paid Time Off.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- Additional voluntary benefits available.
Qualifications:
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted. Minimum of three years of direct service experience with high-risk youth.
- EXPERIENCE: Proven understanding and experience working with street-involved, high-risk youth.
- Valid Driver's License or access to public transportation required.
APM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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