Outreach Worker SNUG

PathStone Corporation•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

An Outreach worker responds to shootings to prevent retaliation and to assist family members of those who have been injured or killed. They engage the community, religious organizations and clergy, and local businesses through rallies and special events.

Requirements

Staff must be “credible messengers,” trusted community insiders with backgrounds similar to the high-risk youth being served
They must be individuals who have clearly demonstrated positive changes in their lives and turned away from crime.
They should possess long term knowledge of the target areas and community and be connected through schools (coaches), religion, extended family relationships and human services connections.
Position requires automobile, driver’s license, and insurance

Responsibilities

Enter daily log, case notes, and mediations in SNUG database daily
Work with community stakeholders to educate the community about violence (1-minute pitch).
Work with both victims and perpetrators of crime (who are often victims themselves) to provide connections to services
Fulfill other responsibilities, as required.
Canvas designated zones or other areas that have been assigned by supervisor
Mediate conflicts that could lead to violence in target area
Visit highest risk participants (must have minimum of 6 in person contacts per month) and helping with any obstacles they might have
Participate in weekly one to one supervision with management
Participate in weekly staff meetings
Meet with high-risk youth involved with the program to set goals with an emphasis on providing educational and job opportunities.
Provide drug and alcohol treatment, education and college preparations, resume building, job training readiness and referrals, anger management courses, and other resources to promote positive life skills.
Assist the victims of crime, save lives and improve community safety by changing behaviors, attitudes, and social norms related to gun violence.
Work with victims of crime to connect them to services.