Community Mobilization Specialist

GANG ALTERNATIVE INC•Tamarac, FL

11d•$40,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Collective Action for Addressing Trauma Program involves programming in the tri-county area, namely: Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. It is designed to effectively address community violence and collective trauma, using a comprehensive, integrated, and multi-sectoral approach to substance use prevention, violence prevention, and trauma-focused community engagement. The Community Mobilization Specialist works to bring the community together by increasing protective factors. Protective factors include implementation of evidence-based programs on both the community level and the family level. Reducing risk factors includes working with local partners to create a safe and healthy environment while helping residents find new opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Requirements

Minimum of AA in Social Work or relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Excellent networking
Excellent oral communication skills: ability to relate with people of diverse cultural and socio- economic backgrounds.
Demonstrates knowledge of targeted at-risk communities in the respective County and knowledge of community building.
Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
Self-reliant and results oriented.
Must possess proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to successfully navigate through the Internet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
This position will require independent travel between headquarters and outreach communities as well as training and meeting venues. Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience with experiencing trauma from community violence and/or civil unrest is preferred.
Bi-lingual (English- Haitian Creole or Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct active recruitment and engagement of program participants, including high risk youth and their families in target communities.
Create positive relationships with local governments, law enforcement, parents, peers, and the community.
Build and maintain productive relationships with participants.
Training service providers on trauma- informed care and working with residents on de-escalation techniques.
All other duties as assigned.