Outreach Worker Supervisor, Save Our Streets South Bronx

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bronx Community Justice Center, one of the Center's newest projects, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts.

Save Our Streets South Bronx is a replication of the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention’s evidence-based Cure Violence program, a cutting-edge gun violence prevention model that aims to reduce and prevent shootings through the use of public health strategies.

The Bronx Community Justice Center is seeking an Outreach Worker Supervisor for the Save Our Streets South Bronx program.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Community Safety the Outreach Worker Supervisor will supervise a team of outreach workers and support the management of day-to-day program operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Assist the Program Manager to coordinate regular mobilization of staff to respond to community needs around violence incidents and the provision of social service supports;
• Identify and form relationships with individuals who are at high risk of involvement in shootings and killings to help them rethink the impulse to act violently and redirect their lives in more positive directions;
• Supervise Outreach Workers to ensure staff duties are fulfilled adequately;
• Facilitate daily meetings with Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters to review current shootings, trends and to plan the day-to-day and week-to-week activities;
• Conduct weekly one-on-one check-ins with staff to assess the mental wellness of staff in the field and provide / offer support services, as needed;
• Ensure field staff accurately document their daily activity and enter data into the required reporting tool / mechanism in a timely matter;
• Document staff activities and assist Program Manager in submitting accurate and complete monthly reports;
• Participate in community outreach to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups;
• Identify and diffuse "hot spots" and increase staff visibility when violent incidents occur;
• Ensure staff are trained and adequately prepared to fulfill duties;
• Attend Outreach Worker Supervisor meetings, ad hoc meetings and all trainings coordinated and required by OPGV;
• Report on call when Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters are scheduled to work;
• Help strategize on the ground efforts (i.e. mediations) and / or provide guidance to staff regarding their caseload and management;
• Interact with Credible Clinician to facilitate group and / or individual sessions for staff and participants, as needed;
• Support and assists the Program Manager, as needed;
• Additional relevant tasks, as needed.

Qualifications : Candidates who are formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma as well as a minimum of 4 years’ experience OR the equivalent in a related area, knowledge of mental health, youth engagement, and community organizing.

The candidate should reside in or have an in-depth knowledge of Morrisania or Mott Haven. Experience working with at-risk youth and gang members, and knowledge of the street sets, crews, gangs, and or groups is a must.

Candidate must be able to walk 30 blocks or more on a regular basis, and work a flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Candidate must be willing to work in inclement weather. Excellent communication skills, commitment to working towards positive community change, and interest in learning new skills and information are a must for this position.

Position Location : South Bronx

Position Type : Full-time, evenings and weekends. Schedule may be flexible, changing, and include late nights.

Compensation : The compensation range for this position is $58,500 - $68,500 and is commensurate with experience. The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA.

We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans.

We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.