OPEN POSITION: STREET OUTREACH WORKER

Position: Street Outreach Worker

Position Status: Exempt (Full Time)

Date: February 21, 2014

Closing Date: March 10, 2014

Seeking motivated, self-starter capable of working with a team to provide community outreach, case-management and resource support to individuals that are a high-risk of being involved in gun violence.  

Job description

This position requires an individual who is knowledgeable about working with individuals who either currently or in the past have been involved with crime in the city. Because crime is not a scheduled activity, the individual hired in this position must be available to work days, evenings and weekends. Attention to detail is a must, and clear, concise writing skills are mandatory.

You will be required to work as a member of a team and across numerous agencies. Previous experience working in the justice system is a plus.

Position Requirements

·         Ability to engage individuals who are at high-risk for involvement in gun violence

·         Knowledge of and experience working with violence prone individuals.

·         Be on call 24 hours to response to homicide crisis involving gun violence or potential gun violence.

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills

·         Responsible for maintaining detail case notes of clients

·         Must have entry level computer skills  

Required Education and Qualifications

·         H.S. Diploma/GED

·         2 yrs. Experience in street outreach, case management, treatment services to violence prone individuals or education/occupational experience.

 

Please submit resume to:  Mr. Victor Velez, Program Manager

                                               Email: victor.velez@cincinnati-oh.gov

                                                By Mail: 19 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, OH 45202