Community Intervention & Safety Specialist

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Canada is seeking a Community Intervention Worker to engage with gang-involved youth aged 14-25. The role focuses on reducing gang violence through strong community ties and conducting fieldwork. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience working with at-risk individuals and pass a background check. This position offers an hourly wage between $27.41 and $28.85, with various benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must pass a fingerprint clearance and background check.
• 3 years of experience working with at-risk individuals.
• Trained on the GRYD Model and ETO Database preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve and engage gang-involved youth and young adults.
• Conduct fieldwork to connect clients with local services.
• Respond to incidents in the assigned GRYD zone.

Skills

Experience with at-risk families

Community engagement

Familiarity with gang culture

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Job description

A community support organization in Canada is seeking a Community Intervention Worker to engage with gang-involved youth aged 14-25. The role focuses on reducing gang violence through strong community ties and conducting fieldwork. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience working with at-risk individuals and pass a background check. This position offers an hourly wage between $27.41 and $28.85, with various benefits including medical and dental coverage.