Outreach Worker-SNUG 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. + Outreach Workers are expected to have a minimum caseload of seven to ten participants and meet face-to-face with each participant at least six times a month. + Document all their daily activities, including but not limited to contact with program participants, conflict mediation encounters, shooting responses, and community engagement events: barbecues, marches, rallies, etc. + Daily log must be completed in the DCJS database at the end of each shift. + Risk-Reduction Planning- to modify high-risk behaviors documented in the DCJS database every 90 days + 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: 27.40/hr FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. <