Outreach Worker, BIVO North

CAMBA•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA’s Cure Violence Program works with at-risk youth ages 16–24 who are or may have been involved in street violence, as well as community residents, businesses, and community-based organizations. Using a public health strategy, the program seeks to reduce and prevent shootings and killings in a designated Brownsville, Brooklyn, hot spot within the 73rd Precinct. Its work includes mediating conflicts that could lead to gun violence, changing the thinking of people most at risk of becoming victims or perpetrators, and partnering with local organizations to promote the message that shooting is unacceptable. The Outreach Worker builds and maintains professional, confidential relationships with clients; recruits clients through street outreach and community marketing; supports community responses to shootings; and helps organize and facilitate social and peer-support events. The role also includes client intake, assessment, file maintenance, referrals, advocacy, progress monitoring, documentation, and reporting. The worker may also schedule or accompany clients to appointments and help them apply for benefits and entitlements. This position is based at 1667 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212, and reports to the Assistant Program Manager. The schedule is flexible and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. Compensation is $30.03 per hour. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and a commitment to supporting families of youth affected by gun-related trauma.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and/or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of the Brownsville community.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Understanding of, sensitivity to, and commitment to working with families of youth who have experienced gun-related trauma.
Ability to converse comfortably with gang members, community activists, law enforcement personnel, and public officials.
Subject to a criminal background check and random drug testing.
No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for, or history of, sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence.
Prepared to work outdoors in various weather conditions during the regular workday.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with challenges facing teens and young adults in the Brownsville 73rd Police Precinct community is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional relationships with clients and protect client confidentiality.
Follow Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol and Procedures, and comply with applicable Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy policies for identifiable health information.
Recruit clients through street outreach and market the program to the community, including preparing marketing materials.
Assist in organizing responses to shootings in the target area within 72 hours of notice.
Attend and help facilitate social and peer-support events, including community events and shooting-response meetings.
Review documents establishing client eligibility and make file copies.
Assist clients with CAMBA intake applications and forms; create and maintain client files.
Conduct initial client and family intakes or assessments and periodic reassessments.
Follow up with clients and referral organizations about client contact and referral progress.
Help clients overcome barriers, advocate for themselves, and move toward self-sufficiency; recommend and implement strategies to encourage participation.
Act as a liaison and advocate for clients with outside organizations regarding education, healthcare, housing, and other matters.
Monitor clients’ progress toward goals through scheduled phone calls and face-to-face home or office visits, and document progress in notes.
Recommend case closure when clients have achieved and maintained their primary goals, are lost to service, or are no longer eligible.
Provide information required for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
May schedule appointments with referral organizations, escort clients to appointments, and help clients complete applications for benefits and entitlements.