SNUG STREET OUTREACH WORKER - Wyandanch, NY

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk•Wyandanch, NY

8d•$52,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Street Outreach Worker conducts direct outreach in the target population and community to prevent violent crime and interrupt potential violence. The role requires knowledge of street-level conflicts in and around the target communities and a commitment to addressing potentially violent situations with nonviolent solutions. The worker provides case management, advocacy, mentoring, engagement, and problem-solving support to clients, and links them with collaborating agencies. The position involves coordinating with local police officers and participating in violence-prevention activities and councils. The role may require an irregular schedule, 24/7 on-call availability for violence-related incidents, and rotating weekend and/or night work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and/or relevant experience in and knowledge of the target population.
Experience working with a proven/high-risk population.
Ability to work on a diverse team.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Willingness to consider alternative problem-solving techniques.
Willingness to work on the street and in other unstructured situations.
Time-management skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Insured vehicle.
PPD (TB test) with proof of results no more than one year old.
Must be reflective of the target population.

Responsibilities

Conduct street outreach in the target community to prevent violent crime and interrupt potential violence.
Work with local police officers to help maintain safe environments and coordinate outreach violence-prevention efforts.
Provide case management services and link clients to collaborating agencies.
Use resources from existing violence-prevention models, including interventions and activities for high-risk populations.
Prioritize culturally and linguistically appropriate populations and intervention strategies.
Maintain client files, program reports, and data.
Participate in the Violence Prevention Coordinating Council and outreach services.
Be trained and knowledgeable in the neighborhood violence-prevention model.
Maintain a nonviolent lifestyle.
Respond to violence-related incidents as needed, including irregular hours and 24/7 on-call availability.
Provide support, problem-solving assistance, and advocacy on behalf of clients.
Provide one-to-one advocacy, mentoring, and engagement for the targeted population.
Work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and/or nights.
Maintain high-quality communication with Street Worker Program management.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Outreach Supervisor and Project Coordinator.