Street Outreach Worker/Part-Time/Bilingual

Street Outreach Worker

The incumbent in this position acts as a positive role model by demonstrating positive working relationships with peers, supervisors, volunteers, and professionals. The Street Outreach Worker works with recreation staff, in recreation facilities to deal with gang related issues and other conflicts that could lead to violence. The work is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of higher level staff. The position requires bilingual proficiency to effectively communicate with diverse populations. Employees may be required to work a variety of hours and shifts as demanded. Some work will be conducted in Spanish. Performs related work as required. CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Typical Work Activities

• Visits recreation centers, parks and special events to cultivate relationships with people;
• Assists with counseling individuals in understanding their situation, consequences of criminal behavior, and alternatives;
• Converses and interacts with persons, individually and in groups, who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior and discuss alternatives, and positive opportunities;
• Provides direct intervention to disruptive situations;
• Initiates referrals to various community-based services and opportunities;
• Communicates with Pathways to Peace and Recreation Management, and Crisis Intervention units regarding arising situations;
• Writes reports regarding daily interventions and contacts;
• May visit homes referred by police officers, probation officers, parents, schools, neighbors or other sources to assess home situation and parent and sibling relationships;
• Works with staff on resolving issues and conflicts that develop at City Recreation Facilities and Programs;
• Attends meetings regarding programs and community initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED PLUS Six months of paid full time or part time volunteer experience providing direct services to youth and adults in a human services, educational, recreational sport, or similar setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An active New York State Class D Driver's License at time of appointment. This license must be maintained throughout employment in this title. Car available for daily use.