Outreach Worker
Physician Affiliate Group of New York
- The Bronx, NY
- $50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Recruit and manage a caseload of 15 "high risk'' gang/crew members and provide case management services. Responsible for mentoring these participants will focus on providing alternatives to high-risk and violent behavior.
- Build and maintain relationships with local gangs/crews; Stay up to date on rivalries and plans for retaliation; facilitate mediation
- Canvass the target areas on foot and identify and diffuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence
- Link participants and individuals in the target area to opportunities and programs in the community including vocational, educational, recreational and social services
- Plan and participate in monthly community activities cookouts, basketball tournaments, etc.) in order to strengthen community awareness and garner support
- Engage in community shooting responses (marches, vigils, etc.) within 72-hours after a hooting, in order to mobilize the community against gun violence and change community norms
- Document all participant interactions and conflict mediations in the program's computer database
- Attend ongoing trainings, individual supervision, and weekly staff meetings
- Communicate effectively with the team including other OWs, and supervisors
- Adhere to program safety regulations and remain in contact with a supervisor at all times
- Work flexible hours (mostly evenings and weekends) and respond to shootings or emergency situations
- Respond to violent trauma incidents and see patients in the hospital when needed
- Seen as "credible" amongst the gang/crew members in the community; those with a prior history of criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of specific high-risk individuals, gangs, and crews within the target areas (43, 47 49 precincts)
- Experience working in the social services field
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
- Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
- Generous paid time off program
- Salary Amount: $50,000