Outreach Worker
Family and Children's Association
Outreach Worker
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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