Street Outreach Worker (Part Time)

GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER•Chicago, IL

7d•$26,000 - $26,000

About The Position

The Street outreach Specialist is a critical frontline role dedicated to violence prevention, conflict mediation, and community healing within the Greater Grand Crossing area. This position focuses on interrupting cycles of violence by engaging high-risk individuals and providing immediate crisis intervention. As a core member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Outreach Worker must be mobile and ready to provide rapid-response support at hospitals and crime scenes.

Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing is mandatory.
Possession of a reliable, working vehicle is mandatory for this position to ensure immediate response to emergency calls, hospital deployments, and community outreach.
Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check.
Comfort using digital tools including Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook, and mobile case management systems.
Strong ties to the Greater Grand Crossing area or surrounding neighborhoods.
Understanding of challenges faced by the community, such as trauma, justice system involvement, or street affiliation.
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.
Field-based, often in high-risk areas, requiring physical and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

Rapid Crisis Response: Serve on the Emergency Response Team, responding to immediate incidents of violence at hospitals and crime scenes.
Street-Based Presence: Conduct proactive outreach in parks, transit stops, and local businesses, primarily during afternoon and late-evening hours.
Engagement: Identify high-risk individuals and build rapport to recruit them for services and mentorship.
Conflict Resolution: Mediate disputes between individuals or groups using restorative justice principles to prevent retaliation.
Peace Circles: Create safe spaces for participants to address harm and work toward peaceful resolutions.
Follow-up: Provide sustained intervention and long-term support for resolved conflicts.
Salesforce: Maintain accurate daily incident reports, participant case notes, and outcome data within the Salesforce platform.
Outlook: Manage all professional communication, team meetings, and scheduling via Microsoft Outlook.
Intake Assistance: Support Case Managers with participant intakes, ensuring all documentation is trauma-informed and accurate.
Representation: Attend community events, peace circles, and safety convenings to increase program visibility.
Ongoing Development: Maintain annual certifications in CPR, Narcan administration, and "Stop the Bleed."