Anti-Violence Community Outreach Coordinator

Xiente•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Xiente is seeking a community-focused Anti-Violence Community Outreach Coordinator to help prevent violence and support youth across Philadelphia. The coordinator develops, implements, and oversees youth outreach and violence prevention initiatives promoting leadership, civic engagement, conflict resolution, and positive youth development. The role serves as a mentor, advocate, facilitator, and community connector, working directly with adolescents and young adults and building partnerships with schools, community organizations, public safety partners, and families. The coordinator recruits and engages youth, builds supportive relationships, connects participants to resources, facilitates violence prevention programming, and plans youth-focused events and community engagement activities. The role also maintains participant and program documentation, tracks outcomes, monitors safety concerns, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and program standards. This is a full-time, community-based position in Philadelphia, reporting to the Youth Take Action Director, with pay of $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice, Communications, Sociology, Youth Development, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in youth development, community outreach, violence prevention, mentoring, social services, workforce development, education, or a related field.
Experience working directly with adolescents and young adults.
Knowledge of youth development principles and community engagement strategies.
Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing youth-focused programs or activities.
Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic technology platforms.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with community partners and team members.
Ability to obtain and maintain required clearances and health documentation.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, or ability to obtain both.
Ability to engage effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders and to collect and use program data.

Nice To Haves

Experience in violence prevention, intervention, community outreach, mentoring, or youth advocacy programs.
Knowledge of restorative justice, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices.
Experience facilitating workshops, leadership groups, or community-based programming.
Familiarity with Philadelphia neighborhoods and community resources.
Experience working with at-risk youth populations.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Recruit, engage, and retain youth participants through community-based outreach.
Develop trusting relationships with youth and families and serve as a mentor, advocate, and supportive role model.
Support youth facing social, emotional, academic, and personal challenges, and connect them with educational, employment, social service, and community resources.
Encourage positive decision-making, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Develop and facilitate evidence-based violence prevention activities and workshops on conflict resolution, violence prevention, anger management, healthy relationships, leadership, decision-making, nonviolent communication, and community responsibility.
Promote restorative approaches and positive conflict-resolution strategies, and help youth build resilience and reduce risk factors.
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, service providers, and public safety partners.
Coordinate outreach to engage youth and families; represent Xiente at community meetings, neighborhood events, resource fairs, and public forums.
Identify opportunities to expand partnerships and increase community awareness of youth services and programs.
Plan and coordinate youth activities such as leadership workshops, community service projects, campaigns, talent shows, arts and cultural activities, youth forums, celebrations, and civic engagement initiatives.
Create opportunities for positive youth development, community involvement, youth voice, and participation in community improvement.
Maintain accurate participant files, case notes, referrals, attendance records, and service documentation.
Track participant engagement and program outcomes and complete required reports and documentation on time.
Monitor safety concerns and respond appropriately to incidents.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and program standards.