Outreach Worker Supervisor, Save Our Streets South Bronx

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

4d•$58,500 - $70,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Bronx Community Justice Center, one of the Center's newest projects, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts. Save Our Streets South Bronx is a replication of the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention’s evidence-based Cure Violence program, a cutting-edge gun violence prevention model that aims to reduce and prevent shootings through the use of public health strategies. The Bronx Community Justice Center is seeking an Outreach Worker Supervisor for the Save Our Streets South Bronx program. Reporting to the Program Manager, Community Safety the Outreach Worker Supervisor will supervise a team of outreach workers and violence interrupters and support the management of day-to-day program operations.

Requirements

Candidates who are formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply.
High school diploma
Minimum of 4 years’ experience or the equivalent in a related area
Knowledge of mental health, youth engagement, and community organizing
Reside in or have an in-depth knowledge of Morrisania or Mott Haven
Experience working with at-risk youth and gang members
Knowledge of the street sets, crews, gangs, and or groups is a must
Must be able to walk 30 blocks or more on a regular basis
Pass a drug screening
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to working towards positive community change
Interest in learning new skills and information are a must for this position

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Manager to coordinate regular mobilization of staff to respond to community needs around violence incidents and the provision of social service supports
Identify and form relationships with individuals who are at high risk of involvement in shootings and killings to help them rethink the impulse to act violently and redirect their lives in more positive directions
Supervise Outreach Workers, and based on program staff structure, supervise Violence Interrupters to ensure staff duties are fulfilled adequately
Facilitate daily meetings with Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters to review current shootings, trends and to plan the day-to-day and week-to-week activities
Conduct weekly one-on-one check-ins with staff to assess the mental wellness of staff in the field; provide/offer support services, as needed
Ensure field staff accurately document their daily activity and enter data into the required reporting tool/mechanism in a timely matter
Document staff activities and assist Program Manager in submitting accurate and complete monthly reports
Participate in community outreach to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups
Identify and diffuse "hot spots" and increase staff visibility when violent incidents occur
Ensure staff are trained and adequately prepared to fulfill duties
Attend Outreach Worker Supervisor meetings, ad hoc meetings and all trainings coordinated and required by OPGV
Report on call when Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters are scheduled to work
Help strategize on the ground efforts (i.e. mediations) and/or provide guidance to staff regarding their caseload and management
Interact with Credible Clinicians to facilitate group and/or individual sessions for staff and participants, as needed
Support and assists the Program Manager, as needed
Additional relevant tasks, as needed