SNUG STREET OUTREACH WORKER - Wyandanch, NY
Wyandanch, NY • SNUG
Job Type
Full-time
Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 


The Street Outreach Worker is responsible for direct outreach efforts in the targeted population and community. Candidates need to have a working knowledge of street-level conflicts in and around the target communities and possess a passion for solving potentially violent situations with nonviolent solutions.  


 DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Conduct street outreach in the target community to prevent violent crime and interrupt potential violence. 
  • Work with local police officers to maintain safe environments in the target community and coordinate outreach violence prevention efforts.  
  • Provide case management services and linkage to collaborating agencies. 
  • Implement resources of existing violence prevention models, including program interventions and activities according to high-risk populations. 
  • Provide priority to population and intervention strategies that are culturally and linguistically appropriate. 
  • 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.  
  • Must be reflective of the target population. 10) Maintain a nonviolent lifestyle.  
  • Crisis response may prompt an irregular work schedule—On-call 24/7 for violence-related incidents. 
  • Provide support, overall problem-solving assistance, and advocacy on behalf of clients 
  • Provide “one-to-one” advocacy, mentoring, and engagement of the targeted population. 
  • Rotating schedule to include weekend and/or nights 
  • Maintain high-quality communication with the management of the Street worker Program. 
  • The Outreach Supervisor and Project Coordinator deem any other assigned responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • High School diploma or GED, and/or relevant experience in and knowledge of the target population.  
  • Experience working with “Proven/High risk” population 
  • Ability to work on a diverse team 
  • Conflict resolution skills 
  • Must be willing to consider alternative problem-solving techniques  
  • Willingness to work on the street and in other unstructured situations 
  • Possess time management skills 
  • Communication skills, both written and verbal 
Requirements
  •  A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
  • PPD (TB test required with proof of results; no more than 1 year old)
Salary Description
52,000.00 per year