Outreach Worker SNUG

Outreach Worker SNUG

Summary Purpose for the Position

An Outreach worker responds to shootings to prevent retaliation and to assist family members of those who have been injured or killed. They engage the community, religious organizations and clergy, and local businesses through rallies and special events. 

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill)

Staff must be “credible messengers,” trusted community insiders with backgrounds similar to the high-risk youth being served

They must be individuals who have clearly demonstrated positive changes in their lives and turned away from crime.

They should possess long term knowledge of the target areas and community and be connected through schools (coaches), religion, extended family relationships and human services connections.

Position Responsibilities

Outreach workers also meets with high-risk youth involved with the program to set goals with an emphasis on providing educational and job opportunities. 

Additional services include drug and alcohol treatment, education and college preparations, resume building, job training readiness and referrals, anger management courses, and other resources to promote positive life skills.

The Outreach Worker role provides the community with a resource that will assist the victims of crime, save lives and improve community safety by changing behaviors, attitudes, and social norms related to gun violence. Outreach Workers will work with victims of crime to connect them to services.

Daily

1. Enter daily log, case notes, and mediations in SNUG database daily
2. Work with community stakeholders to educate the community about violence (1-minute pitch).
3. Work with both victims and perpetrators of crime (who are often victims themselves) to provide connections to services
4. Fulfill other responsibilities, as required.

Weekly

1. Canvas designated zones or other areas that have been assigned by supervisor
2. Mediate conflicts that could lead to violence in target area
3. Visit highest risk participants (must have minimum of 6 in person contacts per month) and helping with any obstacles they might have
4. Participate in weekly one to one supervision with management
5. Participate in weekly staff meetings

Working Conditions/Environment

Requires frequent exposure to individuals displaying high-risk/violent behaviors.

Requires frequent weekend and night hours.

Requires frequent exposure to outdoor elements regardless of the season.

Requires frequent travel within the City of Rochester to different sites as well as some travel for training purposes.

Transportation Requirement 

Position requires automobile, driver’s license, and insurance

Last Updated: Created 9/20/2021              

Replaces: N/A