Community Mobilization Specialist

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum of AA in Social Work or relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lived experience with experiencing trauma from community violence and/or civil unrest is preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English- Haitian Creole or Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent networking
• Excellent oral communication skills: ability to relate with people of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates knowledge of targeted at-risk communities in the respective County and knowledge of community building.
• Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Self-reliant and results oriented.
• Must possess proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to successfully navigate through the Internet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
• Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work-related travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct active recruitment and engagement of program participants, including high-risk youth and their families in target areas.
• Create positive relationships with local governments, law enforcement, parents, peers, and the community.
• Create regular community events and learning sessions and create a map of local services and supports.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with participants.
• Training service providers on trauma-informed care and working with residents on de-escalation techniques.