Street Outreach Worker

The Street Outreach Worker will mediate conflicts within the Englewood community, when applicable. Further, the Street Outreach Worker will engage high-risk individuals in a variety of settings within the community (i.e. street corners, schools, parks, individuals home etc.). The Outreach Workers work schedule will begin in the afternoons, evening, or late nights. This is a part-time position; however, it is expected that the Street Outreach Worker be on call to respond to violence based on a rotating schedule. Hours : Early Evenings or Nights Qualifications of the Street Outreach Worker : Lived experience and ties to the Englewood community Willingness to be on call to response to mediate conflicts in the neighborhood Relates to and works well to others Passion for helping others Ability to solve problems, work in a collaborative team environment, use data to guide work Roles and Responsibilities : Mediate conflicts between street groups or individuals harmed by violence Engage with high-risk individuals who are part of street organizations, crews, cliques and street networks Works with street organizations to prevent retaliatory violence Respond to critical incidents such as shootings Maintain an activity log outlining number of outreach activities conducted #J-18808-Ljbffr