Outreach Worker II, BIVO / Project Restore Brownsville

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization in New York is seeking an Outreach Worker II to support at-risk youth through community-based violence interruption and mentorship. This role involves building trusting relationships, conducting outreach to individuals at risk of gun violence, and providing crisis intervention support. Ideal candidates will have experience in community engagement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering positive outcomes. This position emphasizes safety and support for participants involved in the program.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high-risk individuals in community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based violence interruption and outreach.
• Serve as a Credible Mentor for participants.
• Document participant interactions and activities.
• Build trusting relationships with high-risk individuals.

Skills

Community engagement

Crisis intervention

Violence interruption strategies

Mentorship

Job description

Program Overview

Project Restore Brownsville is a community-based violence intervention and prevention initiative designed to support young people at elevated risk of involvement in gun violence. The program combines intensive case management, mentoring, trauma informed group work, and workforce development opportunities to stabilize participants, reduce violent behavior, and support long-term positive outcomes. Project Restore operates as an enhancement of existing BIVO work, strengthening continuity of care, supervision, and participant engagement across systems.

What The Outreach Worker II Does

The person filling this position is expected, under close supervision, to conduct community-based violence interruption and outreach while also serving as a Credible Mentor for a small caseload of Project Restore Brownsville participants. This role builds on existing outreach relationships to provide deeper mentorship, engagement, and stabilization support that enhances both Cure Violence and Project Restore outcomes.

• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with all Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy policies to protect the confidentiality of individual health information.
• Ensure the safety and security of all participants by following program protocols and procedures, including supervision, accident and incident reporting.
• Conduct street outreach and engagement with individuals at elevated risk of involvement in gun violence.
• Identify and mediate potentially violent conflicts using Cure Violence interruption strategies.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with high-risk individuals in the community.
• Maintain regular contact with assigned Project Restore participants through structured and informal mentorship.
• Support participants with crisis intervention, including hospital visits, court accompaniment, and emergency stabilization.
• Encourage consistent participation in Project Restore programming, including case management, group sessions, and internships.
• Serve as a positive role model and provide guidance related to decision-making, accountability, and long term goals.
• Document participant contacts, outreach interactions, and mentorship activities in required systems.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Social Workers, and Program leadership to ensure coordinated support for participants.
• Assist with participant re‑engagement when attendance declines.
• Support safety planning and violence prevention strategies for participants and their networks.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and case conferences.
• Assist with community events, peace‑building activities, and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain boundaries while providing consistent, supportive presence in participants’ lives.
• Track progress and report participant milestones, challenges, and safety concerns to supervisors.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded, and/or assigned over time to meet program needs.