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Job Description As a member of the SOP, the Peer Outreach Worker must be a driven and creative individual. The Peer outreach worker is responsible for conducting street outreach, providing on the spot referrals, and supporting and providing resources to youth and young adults who are homeless, runaway, and/or at high risk of becoming homeless and in need of case management, immediate shelter, meals, employment, and medical and or mental health services. The ideal candidate must have been a young person who has had similar lived experiences around homelessness and/or housing insecurity as the young people being supported. This credible messenger approach will help ensure a strong connection and level of trust between the young adults and Peer Outreach Worker. Reports to: Program Director Locations: NYC/City Wide (Mobile Van) (Positions Based between Harlem & Brooklyn. Must be flexible with Travel) Hours: 35 hours/Week, Non-Exempt Salary: 43k-48 Annually Based on relevant experience Major Duties: • Provide targeted outreach to designated communities in the 5 Boros of NCY as requested, in no less than a team of two, to identify homeless, runaway and at-risk youth and young adults through street and site-based outreach., • Use engagement techniques to build a rapport with youth and young adults encountered., • Provide age-appropriate interaction with youth and young adults encountered and adhere to all agency guidelines and ethics regarding treatment of youth and services., • Screen for basic needs; provide resources, referrals to service agencies, shelter and drop-in centers., • Provide crisis intervention as needed. Provide psychoeducation and prevention to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth and young adults on various topics., • Build network with other street outreach program workers and local drop-in centers., • Provide assistance in locating safe housing – emergency, transitional and permanent., • Maintain appropriate and relevant documentation of all contacts, efforts and events., • Respond to Fair Hearing requests., • Perform other duties as assigned., • Be in constant with Program Director at all times to be accountable for effective use of time and to receive guidance and direction, • High School diploma required., • 2 years' experience in working with the runaway and or homeless youth/young adult population, direct experience with street outreach desirable., • Lived experience around homelessness, at risk of homelessness or housing insecurity a plus, • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred., • Must be able to establish working relationships with participants in need of supportive services., • Valid Driver’s License required., • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work evenings and weekends., • Ability to use public transportation to travel throughout New York City;, • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. CAMBA’s Magnolia House Women’s Shelter, located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, serves 200 single women at any given time. The majority of these clients are diagnosed with mental illness, some dually with chemical addictions as well. CAMBA operates Magnolia House and other homeless shelters funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. Position: Case Work Supervisor Reports To: Assistant Program Director Location: 1424 Herkimer Street Brooklyn, NY 11233 What The Case Work Supervisor Does: • Ensure the smooth day to day running and supervision of social services staff and services in accordance with program goals, targets, and performance outcomes and all CAMBA and program policies, procedures and protocols., • Planning and executing shelter activities, meeting contracted goals, ensuring that all direct reporting staff complete individual and group case management documentation notes, housing applications, ILPs and referrals to providers, including psychiatric referrals, service plans, recertifications and psychiatric assessments., • Collaborating to develop programming to address clients' needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and/or employment., • Providing crisis management and interventions with clients, ensure teamwork and ensure consistent services in accordance with program policies and procedures., • 2 years supervisory experience, • 5 years of relevant experience in social services, • Licensed Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Master’s Degree in Counseling/Guidance preferred. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR D01zdfvVV7

Job Description Responsibilities: • Intake and assessment for individuals seeking assistance, • Triage counseling, • Mediation for internal conflicts, • Engagement of adolescents into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect), • Support Drop-in staff in providing youth access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest), • Provide supportive and crisis intervention counseling utilizing a trauma-based intervention (ARC) for youth with more complex mental health needs and challenges, • Provide trainings on overdose prevention, Narcan, as well as provide syringe exchange and other harm reduction supplies with clients, • Collaborate and coordinate with on- site mental health providers to ensure clients access to care, • Work in collaboration with therapist and Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to help develop treatment plans for youth with special needs experiencing severe mental health challenges, • Provide assistance to SSW in facilitation of clinical group process and debriefs, • Collaborate with SSW in identifying trainings around staff development, • Provide support to Supervising Coordinators and Coordinators in absence of directors around scheduling and oversight of the space, • Serve as an advocate and liaison for clients negotiating the shelter system and other social service programs, • Enrollment of clients for Public Assistance & SNAP, • Coordinate with social worker in assessing clients’ eligibility and assist with processing for SSI benefits, • Assist youth in application for Supportive Housing and SSI, • Complete psychosocial reports on youth for Supportive Housing & SOAR screening tools for SSI, • Advocacy on behalf of under 18-year-old clients for Administration for Children’s Services support, • Facilitate self-care and coping and risk reduction support groups, • Provide group led facilitation and conducting of educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, risk reduction and other topics related to sub-populations of homeless youth, • Conduct outreach to homeless and street involved young people, as assigned, • Assist in community outreach and trainings on harm reduction techniques, including Narcan training; overdose prevention; fentanyl testing, • Escort homeless youth to appropriate services and provide transportation as part of case plan, • Preparation of case records, prepare monthly and quarterly statistical reports, • Maintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone., • Participate at staff trainings, staff meetings and staff group process workshops & case conferencing, • Petty Cash reconciliation, • Identification of new resources appropriate for population, • Provide wellness and recreational (engagement) activities, • Coordinate services with other Streetwork staff and on-site legal, medical, and psychiatric service providers, • All Streetwork program sites and staff, • All internal Safe Horizon programs and departments that can comprehensively support the client and case plan, • Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideas, • Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention, • Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others, • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skill, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, • Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults, • Understanding of social service systems and how to provide advocacy for clients navigating systems, • Basic knowledge of Supportive Housing and SSI eligibility process, • Personal experience with street survival activities (homelessness, gangs, drug economy, sex industry) with three years separation from involvement in these activities. Deep understanding of the relationship between personal experience and professional standards., • Understanding of harm reduction perspective, • Experience working with youth who have Co-occurring Disorders, • At least 1 year working with the homeless youth, or harm reduction AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Hiring Range: $23.63 - $26.37 Hourly Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Job Description Program Description: The objective of the Home Finding Supervisor is to work with the Division Director and Home finding Unit staff to ensure the quality and timeliness of all home finding Unit activities, including foster home recruitment, training, study, certification, and recertification. Responsible for PAMS, Scorecard and Connections activities related to foster home development and support. the Home Finding Supervisor assists in keeping the program staff and foster parents up to date regarding policies and procedures related to foster home development and maintenance and represents the LF Home finding Unit within as well as outside the agency, when necessary. Principle Responsibilities (but not limited to): • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards promulgated by the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), • Conduct thorough and timely certification and recertification – including background checks, home safety assessments and continuous trainings., • Ensure that foster and adoptive parents attend to the physical and emotional well-being of the children placed in their homes and that children are placed appropriately in safe, nurturing foster homes based on their development needs., • Partner with the Family Foster Care & Adoption Program’s Case Management team, • Coordinating foster parent training, identify and schedule training specific to the needs of children in foster care, including child development, adolescent behavior, behavior management, navigation of DOE and OMH programs, parenting children/youth with mental/behavioral health disorders, etc., • Deliver MAPP, Deciding Together, and individual Foster Parent training as needed; track trainings with the assistance of unit’s support worker, • Oversee acceptance of children for placement in Little Flower’s Foster Care Program and identify new homes for children in need of replacement., • Support the RDS Director in ensuring that an Intake staff is available to answer OPA phone calls 24/7, • Ensures that Intake staff make consistent decisions regarding acceptance of children, are honest and respectful in communication with foster parents, • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related field, • 5 + years’ experience in Home finding; 3 Years of Supervisory/Management experience, • MAPP Leader Certified; Knowledge of Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP) and Mini-MAPP curricula., • Knowledge of internal and external State and City regulations and polices applicable to foster care and adoption; including foster Home certification/approval and re-certification/re-approval in., • Computer literate and familiar with the NYS OCFS’s CONNECTIONS system., • Excellent communication skills, oral and written; good public presentation skills, • Knowledge of Intake and Foster Parent Recruitment Travel Requirements: This position is located in Brooklyn, NY but may be required to travel to other locations. A valid NYS Driver’s License if using personal vehicle or agency vehicle to drive on agency business.

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA’s Cure Violence Program works with 16 – 24 year old at risk youths who are or may have potentially been involved in street violence, community residents, businesses and community-based organizations to implement Cure Violence: The Campaign to Stop the Shooting. Cure Violence is a public health strategy to reduce and prevent shootings and killings. This program will focus on a defined area identified as a “hot spot” in Brownsville, Brooklyn for shooting violence within the 73rd Precinct. The program works to prevent gun violence by: 1) mediating conflicts that may end in gun violence, 2) changing the thinking of individuals who are most at risk of being victims or perpetrators of violence, and 3) working closely with a broad coalition of local partners to promote a visible community-wide message that shooting is unacceptable behavior. Position: Outreach Worker Reports To: Assistant Program Manager Location: 444 Thomas Boyland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 What The Outreach Worker Does: • Reach out and market the program to the community via street outreach in order to recruit clients., • Assist in organizing responses to all shootings that occur in the targeted catchment area within 72 hours of receipt of notice of the shooting or killing., • Prepare marketing materials and market the program to community., • Attend and help facilitate social/peer support events (i.e., community events and shooting response meetings, etc)., • Review all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for program and make file copies., • Assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms., • Create and maintain client files., • Conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and clients' families and/or periodic reassessments., • Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization., • Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency., • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process., • Act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, etc., • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits, and document via progress notes., • Recommend closing of cases in which clients have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; or, (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or, (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of area)., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports., • May conduct client’s and/or families’ periodic re-assessments., • May schedule appointments for client with referral organizations., • May escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)., • Equally at home conversing with gang members, community activists, law enforcement personnel, and public officials., • Subject to a criminal background check and random drug testing., • No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence or history thereof., • Strong knowledge of the Brownsville community., • Familiarity with Brownsville 73rd Police Precinct community challenges of teens and young adults there; strongly preferred., • Ability to work a flexible schedule including morning, evening and weekends as needed., • Must have understanding of, sensitivity and commitment to working with families of youth that have experienced gun related trauma., • Case Managers should be prepared for various outdoor weather conditions during their regular workday. Compensation: $50,000 annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR CPoRrorkhc

Job Description THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. Since our founding in 1996, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and the people most impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities. Our decades of experience in courts and communities, coupled with our field-leading research and practitioner expertise, help us drive justice nationwide in innovative, powerful, and durable ways. For more information on how and where we work, please visit . The Center is a 900-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn’t), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world. Operating Programs The Center’s operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Justice Center, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice. Research The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners. Policy & Expert Assistance The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area. Center Support A dedicated support team within the Center ensures the smooth functioning of operations across various domains, including finance, legal, technology, human resources, fundraising, real estate, and communications. Comprising 15% of the organization's staff, these teams provide essential infrastructure support and innovative solutions aligned with the Center's mission and values. THE OPPORTUNITY The Bronx Community Justice Center, a program of the Center for Justice Innovation, 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 for the Save Our Streets South Bronx program. Reporting to the Outreach Worker Supervisor, the Outreach Worker will serve as a mentor and peer counselor to a caseload of 10-15 individuals most impacted by community violence, redirecting them toward positive attitude, behavior, and lifestyle changes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • 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;, • Build and maintain a caseload of participants, and develop and implement a personalized risk reduction plan with each participant;, • Work with community partners and the rest of the S.O.S. team to identify and diffuse “hot spots” for shootings and violence;, • Intervene in local conflicts to try to prevent an outbreak of violence, and work to prevent retaliations when violence does occur;, • Provide clients with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring);, • Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups;, • Participate in organizing responses to shootings;, • Increase visibility when shootings/killings take place in the target area and surrounding target area;, • Keep supervisor informed of all relevant community activities;, • Document all work including shootings and other acts of violence prevented, case notes, referrals, contacts with participants, and changes in participant’s status as directed by the Outreach Worker Supervisor and Program Manager;, • Refer participants to programs that are a part of the New York City “Crisis Management System” including therapeutic services, legal services, and employment services, as needed;, • Plan, attend and help facilitate community and participant events;, • Attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, workshops and other team meetings as required, which may include non-traditional business hours;, • Attend weekly supervision and keep the Outreach Worker Supervisor informed of all work-related activities; 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 $55,000 - $58,400 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%. The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included. At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered. As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. While the Center does not require vaccination, we strongly recommend that all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up to date. In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Powered by JazzHR jdQzPR14j3

Job Description THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. Since our founding in 1996, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and the people most impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities. Our decades of experience in courts and communities, coupled with our field-leading research and practitioner expertise, help us drive justice nationwide in innovative, powerful, and durable ways. For more information on how and where we work, please visit . The Center is a 900-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn’t), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world. Operating Programs The Center’s operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Justice Center, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice. Research The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners. Policy & Expert Assistance The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area. Center Support A dedicated support team within the Center ensures the smooth functioning of operations across various domains, including finance, legal, technology, human resources, fundraising, real estate, and communications. Comprising 15% of the organization's staff, these teams provide essential infrastructure support and innovative solutions aligned with the Center's mission and values. THE OPPORTUNITY Neighbors In Action (NIA) is a unique neighborhood institution that works to improve community problem solving, collaboration, and inter-group relations in Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Operating out of a storefront since 1998, Neighbors in Action provides anti-violence programs, youth programs, and resource links to community residents. Its mission is to encourage communication and understanding, prevent future conflicts, and help foster stronger, healthier neighborhoods. Save Our Streets (S.O.S. Brooklyn) operates one site in Crown Heights and one site in Bed-Stuy. S.O.S. which is a replication of the Cure Violence program, a gun violence prevention model that aims to reduce and prevent shootings through the use of public health strategies. Neighbors in Action is seeking an Outreach Worker for the Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) Crown Heights program. Reporting to the Outreach Worker Supervisor, the Outreach Worker will serve as a mentor and peer counselor to a caseload of 10-15 high-risk individuals, redirecting them toward positive attitude, behavior, and lifestyle changes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • 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;, • Build and maintain a caseload of high-risk participants, and develop and implement a personalized risk reduction plan with each participant;, • Work with community partners and the rest of the S.O.S. team to identify and diffuse “hot spots” for shootings and violence;, • Intervene in local conflicts to try to prevent an outbreak of violence, and work to prevent retaliations when violence does occur;, • Provide clients with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring);, • Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups;, • Participate in organizing responses to shootings;, • Increase visibility when shootings/killings take place in the target area and surrounding target area;, • Keep supervisor informed of all relevant community activities;, • Document all work including shootings and other acts of violence prevented, case notes, referrals, contacts with participants, and changes in participant’s status as directed by the Outreach Worker Supervisor and Program Manager;, • Refer participants to programs that are a part of the New York City “Crisis Management System” including therapeutic services, legal services, and employment services, as needed;, • Plan, attend and help facilitate community and participant events;, • Attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, workshops and other team meetings as required, which may include non-traditional business hours;, • Attend weekly supervision and keep Outreach Worker Supervisor informed of all work-related activities; and, • Additional relevant tasks, as needed.Qualifications: A high school diploma as well as a minimum of 2 years’ experience OR the equivalent in a related area, knowledge of mental health illness and understanding of psychosocial triggers, strengths and personal needs is required. Candidates who were formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply. 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, pass a drug screening, and work a flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays. 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 Type: Full-time, evenings and weekends. Schedule may be flexible, changing, and include late nights. Position Location: Brooklyn, NY. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $55,000 - $58,400 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%. The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included. At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered. In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Powered by JazzHR MxbFBsu2yG