About the Role
Stopping shootings by doing all that is required individually and, in a team, to prevent all shootings in the neighborhood assigned. Getting to know all the highest risk persons and the people who know them. Communicating to members of the community that SNUG is here to stop shootings and that they should inform the program when shootings or other violence might happen in order to intervene. Working to intervene in circumstances in which violence is likely, including possible retaliation.
Responsibilities
- Investigate causes of shootings/killings to assist in mediating situations and prevent retaliation between individuals and groups, providing documentation.
- Identify and defuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence by conducting eyeball surveys with residents, providing documentation.
- Provide outreach to the community to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups.
- Gain the trust of the community and high-risk individuals to help prevent shootings and violence and assist high-risk individuals.
- Identify youth who are gang members and those at-risk for joining gangs and intervene through case management.
- Serve as a linkage and support for individuals to enhance their assistance and use of opportunities and programs in the community.
- Advocate for youth through court testimonies, when necessary.
- Keep Outreach Supervisor informed of ongoing activities and respond to requests and needs.
- Participate in organizing responses to shootings and increase visibility when shootings/killings take place.
- Document client case notes, shootings, and other acts of violence.
- Participate in all required training, planning, and supervision sessions.
- Adhere to agency policies, including Standards of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Social Media, and substance abuse policies.
Requirements
- No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence.
- Valid New York State driver's license, insurance, and good driving record.
Skills
- Experience working with at-risk youth and gang members.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience or training in crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of target communities.
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $27.47/hour
Benefits
- 14 paid holidays
- Health insurance starting at the beginning of your first full month of employment
- Immediate accrual of sick leave
- Personal time available from your first day on the job
- Opportunities for professional training and advancement
About the Company
- Founded as a settlement house in 1912, Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc., offers a wide variety of resources and support tailored to meet the unmet needs of children, individuals, and families in the community.
- Trinity seeks to comprehensively strengthen our community in ways where it needs it, when it needs it and how it needs it.
- Trinity Alliance values: Collaboration, Growth, Justice, & Compassion.
- Our Mission: To strengthen and support our community by providing comprehensive, compassionate services in partnership with our neighbors.
- Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region will be a responsive agent for change, growth and healing, a community hub that not only leads but listens.
