Violence-Prevention Outreach Worker – Youth Mentor

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% 401K company contribution after one year

Choice of low-cost medical plans starting day one

Excellent dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is hiring an Outreach Worker to engage with high-risk youth in Pelham, Alabama. The role encompasses conflict mediation, mentorship, and linking individuals with community services aimed at reducing gun violence.

Qualified candidates will work closely with school staff, manage caseloads of students, and facilitate groups focusing on anti-gun violence and leadership. A competitive benefits package and an annual salary of $51,000 are offered for this crucial role in public health intervention.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Health (DOH) Fingerprint Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Education (DOE) Fingerprint Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and manage a caseload of high-risk students.
• Canvass assigned schools and identify hot spots for violence.
• Facilitate anti-gun violence and conflict resolution groups.
• Link participants to community services.
• Serve as a visible presence during school hours.
• Detect and mediate conflicts among students.
• Respond to crisis situations and deescalate conflicts.

Skills

Conflict mediation

Mentorship

Community engagement

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is hiring an Outreach Worker to engage with high-risk youth in Pelham, Alabama. The role encompasses conflict mediation, mentorship, and linking individuals with community services aimed at reducing gun violence.

Qualified candidates will work closely with school staff, manage caseloads of students, and facilitate groups focusing on anti-gun violence and leadership. A competitive benefits package and an annual salary of $51,000 are offered for this crucial role in public health intervention.