Outreach Worker Supervisor

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outreach Worker Supervisor to lead community efforts aimed at reducing violence in the Bronx. This role involves supervising outreach staff, coordinating public education initiatives, and engaging with local residents and organizations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the community, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to positive change. Join a dedicated team that works tirelessly to foster safety and support within the community, making a tangible difference in the lives of at-risk individuals.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Bronx neighborhoods is essential.
• Experience with at-risk youth and community mobilization is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Outreach Workers and coordinate community mobilization activities.
• Conduct outreach to build relationships with community members and organizations.

Skills

Community Outreach

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

Experience with at-risk youth

Knowledge of Bronx neighborhoods

Tools

Databases

Office Programs

Job description

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TITLE: Outreach Worker Supervisor – BRAG Northwest Cure Violence Bronx

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, B.R.A.G. NORTHWEST CURE VIOLENCE BRONX

LOCATION: Fordham Road Bronx, NY

HOURS: 35 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt

SALARY: $57,600 - $61,600

Job Summary

The Cure Violence Bronx Outreach Worker Supervisor works with program staff, community residents, businesses, and community-based organizations of all types to implement strategies to reduce and prevent shootings and killings in selected “hot spot” areas within the Bronx 52nd Precinct, which comprises Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights. The Outreach Worker Supervisor assists the Program Manager to coordinate regular mobilization and public education activities in addition to assisting the Program Manager in supervising other program staff and conducting community outreach.

Major Duties

• Supervises Outreach Workers, approves data, planning daily and weekly activities for and with staff, to ensure staff are present in places and at times to be able to intervene on the street most effectively.
• With the Program Manager and staff, review shootings and other significant violent occurrences to plan immediate community response and other appropriate interventions.
• Investigate the causes of shootings/killings to assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups.
• Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with young people, residents, businesses, and community groups including communities of faith and agencies providing services within the catchment area.
• Represent the program at all relevant community meetings and mobilize all to develop coordinated anti-gun/anti-violence messaging.
• With the Program Manager, organize and lead regular mobilization activities within the community, including response to individual shootings, rallies, planning and coordination meetings, and public education activities.
• Assist the Program Manager in engaging, motivating, and coordinating the efforts of core and other volunteers.
• Assist the Program Manager in the development and distribution of public education materials, including flyers, posters, stickers, and social media postings to promulgate a “no guns, no shootings” message.
• Work with the community, other outreach programs and local law enforcement to gain information that may be helpful in preventing further violence.
• Document all work including shootings and acts of violence prevented, risk notes, referrals using DOHMH approved database plus coordinate and review staff documentation.
• Identify youth who are gang members and those at risk for joining gangs and intervene in their lives through case management to aid in solving current problems and preventing future ones.
• Provide clients with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring).
• Attend meetings with law enforcement, prosecution, probation, and agencies such as community boards providing opportunities to coordinate efforts to reduce violence.
• Maintain regular participation in meetings coordinated by the MOCJ/ONS, DOHMH, and GSS internal meetings as required.
• Assure that the program is informed by and its staff trained in trauma-informed practice (TIP), which may include adoption of the Sanctuary Model of TIP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• An in-depth knowledge of the Bronx 52nd Precinct neighborhoods
• Residence within the area strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform effective community outreach and mobilize community efforts
• Experience and knowledge of at-risk and gang-involved young people, including skills for working effectively with high-risk teenagers and young adults
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively with all levels of staff, program participants and community members
• Proficiency with computers and hand-held devices, including the ability to use databases and common office programs
• Ability to work highly flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to walk 30 blocks and travel by public transportation
• Ability to pass drug screening
• Criminal justice history preferred but may not be under current criminal justice supervision.
• Commitment to working toward positive community change
• A valid, clean NYS driver’s license is strongly preferred
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred
• Commitment to work from a strength based, trauma informed youth and family development perspective

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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