SC2 Street Outreach Worker

Responsibilities

• Covers violence in communities through outreach, community organizing, and canvassing
• Compiles reports and ensures compliance of team members
• Cross-trains staff on positive engagement with an at-risk population
• Informs appropriate BUILD team of program progress and challenges, making recommendations and seeking advice as necessary
• Mets with team weekly to discuss the youth in case management service
• Develops trusting relationships to identify issues and seek solutions through trauma-informed care
• Aids in conflict resolution and mediates disputes
• Encourages restorative justice methods as alternatives to traditional disciplinary consequences and encourages educational success
• Uses a youth-driven and strengths-based approach to goal setting and service planning
• Records case notes into internal and external online databases on a weekly basis and records intakes and assessments into the system as needed
• Sets and submits statistics and reports on a monthly basis and/or as needed
• Maintains file compliance as required and complies with internal efforts to outcomes (ETO)
• Identifies positive adult/youth influences to create a stronger support network for the participant
• Models appropriate communication skills and tools matched to the needs of various audiences and purposes
• Represents the agency to various publics to broaden community awareness and support, interpreting the agency’s programs and services in a positive way
• Participates in agency outreach and recruitment events, including evenings and weekends
• Participates in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of BUILD, Inc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Non-Profit, or related field experience preferred
• Minimum three years’ experience working with inner-city youth in a human service setting, social service setting, or related field
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient with technology integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems
• Able to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
• Able to do the required number of home visits per month
• Able to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

• 401(k) plan + 2% match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account