Job Information
Family and Children's Association Outreach Worker-SNUG in Mineola, New York
Outreach Worker-SNUG
The Opportunity
We are 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.
Additional Information
Schedule:
Full Time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Hempstead
Salary: 22/hr
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)
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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