Outreach Worker

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.