What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Worker position at Family and Children's Association?
The Opportunity
FCA is seeking an Outreach Worker for our SNUG Program. SNUG is an evidence-based violence reduction initiative that works with community residents, businesses and community-based organizations to implement strategies to reduce and prevent shootings and killings in communities with high rates of violent crimes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach and canvassing in the community (individually and as a team member).
- Identify youth who are gang members and those at risk for joining gangs and intervening in their lives through case management.
- Participate at daily briefs and debriefs with SNUG Outreach Worker Supervisor, Program Manager and OVS Social Worker which may include virtual means of technology.
- Carry a caseload of seven to ten participants and meet face-to-face with each participant at least six times a month.
- Participate in organizing responses to shootings and increasing visibility when shootings take place to coordinate an inclusive and strategic response.
- Attend weekly staff meetings which may include virtual means of technology.
- Attend Participant case management meetings with OVS Social Worker
- Serve as linkages and support for individuals to enhance their assistance and use of opportunities and programs in the community (e.g. job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring).
- Attend mandatory training and professional development training which may include virtual means of technology.
- Follow all FCA and DCJS policy and procedures.
Qualifications
- HS Diploma/GED
- Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Lived experience and connections with at-risk Hempstead youth a plus.
- Bilingual Spanish required.
Benefits Information
- Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time
- 403(b); with generous employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Pet Insurance
- Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Information
Schedule:
- Full Time, 35 hours per week.
- Location: Hempstead
- Salary: 27.47/hr
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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