Outreach Worker

City of Stockton•Stockton, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Stockton is seeking two Outreach Workers to join their team. This is a full-time, At-Will, limited, grant-funded position ending June 30, 2029. The Outreach Worker (Peacekeeper) is responsible for establishing trust with the community, particularly with individuals, groups, and neighborhoods at the highest risk of gun violence, to prevent shootings and retaliatory violence. They will solicit high-risk individuals to become clients for services and case management, model prosocial behaviors, engage clients in positive activities, support clients through a shift in mentality, and connect clients to services, education, and jobs through intensive case management. This role involves working with partners such as law enforcement, community-based organizations, and city/county agencies. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working with high-risk populations. An Associate's degree in a related field is preferred. A valid California Class "C" driver's license and the ability to pass a background investigation are also required.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of experience working with high-risk populations providing intervention and diversion services.
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
Must pass a detailed background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an Associate in Arts degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in counseling, social services, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish trust with the community and specifically with individuals, groups, and neighborhoods at the highest risk of gun violence to help prevent shootings and retaliatory violence.
Solicit high-risk individuals to become clients for receiving services and case management.
Prevent violence by modeling prosocial behaviors, engaging clients in positive activities and supporting clients through a shift in mentality.
Connect clients to services, education and jobs through the intensive case management process.
Work with partners such as law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations, the faith community, relevant City of Stockton and San Joaquin County agencies, and school officials.
Form relationships with individuals, groups, and neighborhoods at the highest risk of gun violence, as well as the individuals in their support networks.
Intervene in circumstances in which gun violence is likely, including possible retaliation.
Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with high-risk individuals, residents, businesses, and community groups.
Provide clients with intensive case management, including daily client contact and coaching as well as support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring).
Participate in weekly strategic planning, to include research of shootings to identify and diffuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence.
Assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups (e.g., working with the community, outreach programs and local law enforcement).
Attend and help facilitate and plan community events and shooting responses.
Maintain basic records and prepare simple reports regarding work performed.
Perform related tasks as assigned.