Description

• Represent program and agency at partnership meetings and other activities with partners, funders, and the public on matters related to anti-violence initiatives.
• Participate in the Community Violence reduction committee being spearheaded by local elected officials and the New York District Attorney.
• Plan and use community resources to promote violence reduction in our neighborhood.
• Visit other Violence reduction programs in other neighborhoods and maintain a neighborhood presence with youth and community residents to address concerns of neighborhood violence.
• Conduct outreach calls to participants’ guardians to keep participants involved in the program.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group socio-emotional support activities for community members.
• Facilitate a series of anti-violence workshops in our partner schools.
• Consistently meet with local Precinct’s to build youth and community relations.
• Create a community map of where the most incident of violence happens in our community.
• Work with Division Director, CCCS Alianza Program Directors, and community partners in planning for activities and formulating strategies to advance programmatic and agency goals and priorities.
• Conduct initial program assessment to assess community needs.
• Facilitate daily program activities; maintain attendance logs for all our activities.
• Maintain the monthly calendar of outreach, networking, and workshops available to participants.
• Work with Division Director and key CCCS Alianza staff to develop anti-violence curriculum and lesson plans.
• Participate in Credible Messenger trainings.
• Attend inter-office meetings as well as outside agencies meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time position. The ability to work flexible hours is a must.

• When conducting home visits or community events, individuals will use public transportation or traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain in a stationary position while monitoring activities, providing instruction, or when at a workstation.
• Move for long periods, providing instruction.
• Use a computer at least 40% of the time.
• Ability and patience to work with young people, particularly in group settings and engaging street culture.

Pay: 27.47 an hour

Qualifications:

Education and/or experience required:

• Working towards AA or BA
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with youth and working in an in-school setting.
• A strong commitment to anti-violence issues

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate participants.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent network-building and outreach skills.
• Ability to build relationships with anti-violence organizations and groups.
• Ability to effectively interact and work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Must be organized and detail oriented and have the ability to work effectively under pressure in both team setting and individually.
• Excellent computer skills and experience (Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).