What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Coordinator position at Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc?
Job Summary:
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Street Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a Street Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting direct outreach efforts in the targeted population and community.
Main Responsibilities:
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Street Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a Street Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting direct outreach efforts in the targeted population and community.
Main 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.
- 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.
- High School diploma or GED, and/or relevant experience in and knowledge of the target population.
- A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
- 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.
