SNUG STREET OUTREACH WORKER - Wyandanch, NY
Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc · NY, US
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About the Role
The Street Outreach Worker is responsible for direct outreach efforts in the targeted population and community. Candidates need to have a working knowledge of street-level conflicts and a passion for solving potentially violent situations with nonviolent solutions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct street outreach to prevent violent crime and interrupt potential violence.
- Collaborate with local police officers to maintain safe environments and coordinate outreach violence prevention efforts.
- Provide case management services and linkage to collaborating agencies.
- Implement violence prevention models, including program interventions and activities for high-risk populations.
- Prioritize culturally and linguistically appropriate population and intervention strategies.
- Maintain client files, program reports, and data.
- Participate in the Violence Prevention Coordinating Council and Outreach services.
- Be trained and knowledgeable in the neighborhood violence prevention model.
- Reflect the target population.
- Maintain a nonviolent lifestyle.
- Respond to crises, which may prompt an irregular work schedule (on-call 24/7 for violence-related incidents).
- Provide support, overall problem-solving assistance, and advocacy for clients.
- Provide one-to-one advocacy, mentoring, and engagement of the targeted population.
- Work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and/or nights.
- Maintain high-quality communication with the management of the Street worker Program.
- Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Outreach Supervisor and Project Coordinator.
Requirements
- A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
- PPD (TB test required with proof of results; no more than 1 year old).
Skills
- Working knowledge of street-level conflicts.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Willingness to consider alternative problem-solving techniques.
- Time management skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
Work Type
- On-call 24/7 for violence-related incidents
- Rotating schedule to include weekend and/or nights
Experience Level
- Experience working with “Proven/High risk” population
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
- Relevant experience in and knowledge of the target population