SNUG Outreach Worker

ICAN Inc•Utica, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The SNUG Outreach Worker works to provide the community with a resource that will assist the victims of crime and improve community safety by changing behaviors, attitudes, and social norms related to gun violence. The SNUG Outreach Worker responds to shootings in the targeted community to prevent retaliation and to assist family members of those who have been injured or killed. The SNUG Outreach Worker will support the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have lived experience with background similar to the high risk youth being served by this initiative.
Valid Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

Preferable that the applicant live in the targeted community and be known to the target population.

Responsibilities

Canvas designated zones or other areas that have been identified and assigned by Supervisor.
Visits high risk participants (must have a minimum of six in person contacts per month) to assist with overcoming any identified obstacles.
Works with both victims and perpetrators of crime (who are often victims themselves) to provide connections to services.
Meets with high risk youth involved in the program to set goals with an emphasis on providing educational and job opportunities. Additional services may include connection to substance use treatment, education and college prep, resume building, job readiness skills, anger management groups and positive life skills groups.
Works with community stakeholders to educate the community about violence.
Mediates conflicts that could lead to violence in target area.
Engages the community, religious organizations/clergy, and local businesses through rallies and special events.
Participates in weekly one on one supervision with management.
Participates in weekly staff meetings.
Enters daily log, case notes, and mediations in SNUG database.