Outreach Worker, YES - Brooklyn Collegiate

CAMBA • New York, NY

101d • $25

About The Position

The Outreach Worker position at CAMBA involves facilitating structured sessions during the school year, providing workshops, group discussions, or mentorship activities focused on topics such as conflict resolution, violence prevention, and positive youth development. The Outreach Worker will work closely with safety staff to identify and engage at-risk youth, serving as a visible, approachable presence during school hours to build relationships with students. The role includes detecting, interrupting, and mediating conflicts involving students both inside and outside the school, responding to crisis situations promptly, and collaborating with school personnel and local law enforcement to address incidents. The Outreach Worker will also provide safe passage for students, assist in identifying and addressing conflicts during dismissal, actively recruit high-risk youth into the program, and establish trust-based relationships with participants. Additionally, the Outreach Worker will support marketing efforts, document participant interactions, participate in team meetings, and maintain open communication with staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and two years of applicable experience.
• Relevant experience in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with participants.

Nice To Haves

• Equally at home conversing with gang members, community activists, law enforcement personnel, and public officials.
• Familiarity with the Brownsville community challenges of teens and young adults.
• Understanding of sensitivity and commitment to working with families of youth that have experienced gun-related trauma.
• Lived experience related to violence or justice system involvement, offering authenticity and relatability when mentoring participants.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured sessions during the school year, providing workshops, group discussions, or mentorship activities focused on conflict resolution, violence prevention, and positive youth development.
• Work closely with safety staff to identify and engage at-risk youth.
• Serve as a visible, approachable presence during school hours to build relationships with students.
• Detect, interrupt, and mediate conflicts involving students both inside and outside the school.
• Respond to crisis situations promptly, deescalating conflicts and preventing violence through intervention and mentorship.
• Collaborate with school personnel and local law enforcement to address incidents and identify recurring 'hot spots' for potential conflicts.
• Provide safe passage for students at least twice weekly, ensuring a visible and supportive presence along common routes to public transportation and other high-risk areas.
• Assist in identifying and addressing conflicts that arise during dismissal or early after-school hours.
• Actively recruit high-risk youth into the program, providing ongoing support to address their needs and challenges.
• Establish trust-based relationships with participants, offering guidance and encouragement to help them navigate personal and academic challenges.
• Mentor participants on prosocial behaviors, life skills, and conflict resolution.
• Support marketing efforts, including distributing program materials to the school and surrounding community.
• Document participant interactions, outreach efforts, and mediation activities, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Participate in regular team meetings and required training sessions to stay informed of program updates and best practices.
• Support program events and activities, providing on-the-ground assistance and mentorship to participants.
• Maintain open communication with the Lead Mediation Specialist and staff to ensure effective service delivery and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees