Outreach Worker SNUG

PathStone Corporation•Syracuse, NY

8d•$16 - $29•Onsite

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. The Outreach Worker role provides the community with a resource that will assist the victims of crime, save lives and improve community safety by changing behaviors, attitudes, and social norms related to gun violence. Outreach Workers will work with victims of crime to connect them to services.

Requirements

Must be a "credible messenger," a trusted community insider with background similar to the high-risk youth being served.
Must be an individual who has clearly demonstrated positive changes in their life and turned away from crime.
Possess long-term knowledge of the target areas and community.
Be connected through schools (coaches), religion, extended family relationships, and human services connections.
Must have an automobile, driver's license, and insurance.

Responsibilities

Respond to shootings to prevent retaliation and assist family members of those who have been injured or killed.
Engage the community, religious organizations and clergy, and local businesses through rallies and special events.
Meet with high-risk youth involved with the program to set goals with an emphasis on providing educational and job opportunities.
Provide additional services including 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.
Connect victims of crime to services.
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 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 (minimum of 6 in-person contacts per month) and help with any obstacles they might have.
Participate in weekly one to one supervision with management.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.