Youth & Gang Violence Prevention Outreach Worker

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Youth & Gang Violence Prevention worker to assist in the coordination of activities and programs for the prevention of youth and gang violence on a part-time basis. This is accomplished by reaching out to identified gang members and linking them to services and institutions, and providing access to resources in an effort to reduce attachment of youth to gangs and gang activities.

Transporting youth to and from various appointments and functions. Plans and attends social and recreational activities. Serves as advocate for the youth in securing social services, education, and job related opportunities. Performs needs assessment for youth and family members and provides information about services. Makes appropriate referrals and maintains detailed documentation of all contact with youth. This position reports to the Youth and Gang Manager.

2 year grant position.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non‑exempt position.

• Identifies appropriate youth to participate in the project;
  Recruit and retain youth by providing access to job skills training; information resources, role modeling and encouragement;
  Serves as advocate for the targeted youth in securing services, education and job related opportunities;
  Assess needs of family members affected by the youth's gang involvement and makes referrals to appropriate services.
• Networks with various organizations, schools, courts, probation offices, community residents, and grass roots organization to gather resources and information to offer the youth and their affected family members;
  Plans and attends social and recreational activities for the targeted youth.
• Creates and maintains records for each youth involved in project;
  Document all contact with youth and their families and compiles status reports.

• Performs additional duties as assigned

• Associate's degree with knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature from a college, vocational or technical school.
• Six months up to one year experience in social services, grassroots organizations, community advocacy, or youth intervention.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record according to the City Criteria.

Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Intermediate-Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses.

Basic-Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Basic-Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the…