Outreach Worker (SNUG)
Program: SNUG
Salary: $28.58 per hour
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Outreach Worker Supervisor
Schedule: 35 hrs. weekly, Tues-Sat 11am-7pm
Function:
The Outreach Worker in Family Services SNUG program will work with community residents, businesses, community-based organizations, and law enforcement to implement SNUG, a strategic public health strategy to reduce and prevent shootings/killings in the City of Poughkeepsie. The Outreach Worker is central to the success of this initiative and is instrumental in helping to facilitate positive behavior change amongst high-risk individuals and groups. The Outreach Worker will work with the SNUG Outreach Worker Supervisor and coordinate mediation efforts in the target area.
Qualifications:
- Must be out of prison for at least 18 months, have no pending charges and may not have any convictions for sex offenses.
- If an applicant is on probation or parole, the prospective Outreach Worker must get clearance from his/her probation or parole officer before being hired.
- This position requires someone to know the City of Poughkeepsie extensively and as a result the candidate must reside in the City of Poughkeepsie.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services (sociology, social work, etc.) or equivalent experience. Ability to work irregular/flexible hours
- Candidate must have experience working with vulnerable populations
Position Responsibilities:
- Plan the day-to-day and week-to-week activities with and for the outreach staff.
- Lead and facilitate daily briefings/debriefings for staff.
- Complete all administrative tasks as assigned on a timely basis.
- Maintain active and ongoing communication with supervisor.
- Develop and maintain community connections.
- Work to intervene in circumstances in which violence is likely, including potential retaliation.
- Gather information about why shootings have occurred within the target area in the City of Poughkeepsie.
- Mediate conflicts that could result in escalation and/or violence.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with program funder.
- Meet with SNUG participants as prescribed by the SNUG workplan.
- Mobilize the community to engage in activities that will help change thinking and norms, so that shooting and killing is no longer an acceptable behavior.
- Create alternatives for those currently at highest risk for shooting someone or being shot.
- Canvas the target area within the City of Poughkeepsie.
- Submit appropriately detailed case notes in a timely manner.
- Assist in planning and administration of Community Events and SNUG Participant Events monthly.
- Develop relationships with local service providers and program partners, faith leaders, and community stakeholders to identify and access resources.
- Conduct outreach to the community to build strong relationships with youth, residents, and community groups.
- Participate in ongoing training, including program funder mandated trainings.
- Assist with fundraisers and special events (some of these may be outside agency hours of operation).
- Other duties as assigned based upon needs of the program.
Skills & Abilities:
- Cultural competence and ability to relate to a wide variety of audiences.
- Community Organizing abilities.
- Crisis Management and trauma-informed practices.
- Compassion and empathy for participants’ needs and possess strong advocacy skills.
- Knowledge of public, private and community agencies that may be utilized to serve participants of the SNUG program.
- Aptitude for completing administrative tasks and ‘out of the box’ thinking and resourcefulness.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Essential Requirements:
- Flexible hours and can travel to different sites and attend community meetings as scheduled.
- Must be reachable outside of office hours if needed.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Strong computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Must be able to attend a week long, overnight training at the start of employment. Training location requires travel to other areas of NY state.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
- Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation to start, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
- Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D), supplemental insurance through Aflac.
- Pet insurance.
Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger safer Hudson Valley.
Our Values
Integrity – Being Honest and Trustworthy
Compassion – Extending Empathy and Understanding to Others
Hope – Believing in the Strength of the Human Spirit and Heart, to Emerge and Thrive in the Face of Challenge
Diversity – Promoting a Vison of Community Comprised of Wide-Ranging Assets
Respect – Treating All Individuals with Dignity and Without Judgement
Community – Recognizing and Reinforcing the Importance of Our World as Being Comprised of People of Differing Strengths and Perspectives
Justice – Promoting Social and Economic Equity and Fairness
Quality – Striving for Excellence in Every Aspect of Our Work
Work Environment – This position is housed in the Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie. Regular local travel is required. Candidate must be able to get to and from various work locations throughout the day, including Family Services and community partner offices.
Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.
Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.