Street Outreach Worker - Chicago, United States - ENLACE CHICAGO

ENLACE CHICAGO

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.

Job Summary:

Enlace Street Outreach Workers program's goal is to use a comprehensive set of targeted mediation strategies to recognize and prevent conflict within our community.

Enlace focuses and houses the staff that implements the street intervention model through various sources of programming.

We work in the Little Village community and focus on the reduction of violence through community mobilization, detecting violent incidents, preventing retaliation, communicating with hospital responses, facilitating planning, implementing target area strategy and mentoring participants to a positive path.

Reports to:
Street Outreach Supervisor

Accountable to:
Executive Director, Violence Prevention Director, and Violence Intervention Program Manager

Communicates with:
Community partners, neighborhood stakeholders, parents, and participants

Informs:
Little Village community

Duties and Responsibilities:

To prevent shootings in the neighborhood assigned, the Street Outreach Workers have the following responsibilities:

To know and support those most prone to violence in the community
Work to intervene in circumstances in which violence is likely, including possible retaliation
Work to understand why a shooting happened and how to prevent them in the future
Develop strategies and understand trends to be better informed about potential community violence
Work to gain the trust of the community and those that live the cycle of street violence so that they know the role of Street Outreach Workers
Mentor a caseload of a minimum of 5 participants through life skill challenges
Assisting event planning and programing organizing
Knowing when to call for assistance when situations require it

Job duties are as follows:

Be responsive to the Street Outreach Lead and Supervisor's requests and needs
Continuously keep Street Outreach Lead and Supervisor informed of what is going on in the community and with the program
Outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups
Identify a caseload of youth who are street involved, provide mentorship,case management to aid in solving current problems and preventing future ones
Serve as linkages and support for individuals to enhance their assistance and use of opportunities and programs in the community (e.g., jobs, GED, drug treatment, counseling) through a Case manager referral
Advocate for youth through court testimonies, when necessary
Participate, as necessary, in organizing responses to shootings and increasing communities working for peace's visibility when shootings/ killings take place
Develop networks with other outreach program workers to coordinate strategic responses to violence;
Mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups
Work with the community, outreach programs, to gain information that may help prevent violence
Identify hot spots and activate them with positive loitering / day to day canvassing
Respond to shootings in other communities, when necessary
Document detailed client case notes
Facilitate youth programs
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Experience working with youth most prone to violence, court involved and gang involved
Excellent communication skills in multiple settings
Experience or training in crisis intervention
Knowledge of Little Village community and key individuals
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Vehicle required for shooting response, victim response, and canvassing purposes.
Valid Illinois driver's license, insurance, and good driving record
A positive reputation in the community, such as a license to operate in the targeted area

Compensation:

Annual Salary for this position is 42k -45k, based on experience; comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short and long term disability insurance, 403b retirement options, and generous paid time off.

Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Requirements:

Enlace Chicago staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved medical exemption prior to starting employment.

If an approved medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing is required.

**Deadline for submission: Open until filled.