OUTREACH WORKER bei City of Stockton, CA

About the Department

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Works with partners such as law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations, the faith community, relevant City of Stockton and San Joaquin County agencies, and school officials.
• Forms relationships with individuals, groups, and neighborhoods at the highest risk of gun violence, as well as the individuals in their support networks.
• Work to intervene in circumstances in which gun violence is likely, including possible retaliation.
• Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with high-risk individuals, residents, businesses, and community groups.
• Provide clients with intensive case management, including daily client contact and coaching as well as support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring).
• Participate in weekly strategic planning, to include research of shootings to identify and diffuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence. Also assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups (e.g., working with the community, outreach programs and local law enforcement).
• Attend and help facilitate and plan community events and shooting responses.
• Maintains basic records and prepares simple reports regarding work performed.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Other Qualifications

Education/Experience:
 
Possession of a High School Diploma or GED; and one (1) year of experience working with high-risk populations providing intervention and diversion services.  Possession of an Associate in Arts degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in counseling, social services, or a related field is preferred. 

Other Requirements:
 

• Must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license. 
• Must pass a detailed background investigation.

• An in-depth knowledge of City of Stockton and County; demographics, culture and population;
• Writing clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly, and with correct grammatical construction and spelling;
• Specific problems and issues, service needs, perspectives, and lifestyle patterns of high-risk, gang-impacted, and/or gang-involved individuals;
• Techniques and strategies for working with diverse populations and individuals; best practices in gang intervention and harm reduction;
• General office practices, including operation of standard office equipment, including a computer terminal;
• Basic interviewing methods and principles; and
• Safety practices and procedures related to the work.

• Interacting effectively within diverse cultural communities and with a variety of public and private agencies, including public school officials, law enforcement, community-based and nonprofit organizations, and other city, county, state, and federal agencies;
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions;
• Expressing self clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Utilizing computers to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; and
• Projecting self as a positive role model in dress, behavior, language, and attitude, including maintaining professional limits and boundaries.

• Mobility - Frequently sitting and bending for long periods of time; occasional walking, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling and twisting;
• Lifting - Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less;
• Vision - Ability to read normal and fine print; PC screens and information displayed on a visual display terminal;
• Dexterity - Constant Typing, repetitive motion and writing; occasional grasping, fine manipulation, pushing & pulling and reaching;
• Hearing/Talking - Ability to understand normal conversation and over the telephone; frequent exposure to noise;
• Special Requirements - Occasional need to work evenings, nights and/or weekends;
• Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making, public contact, exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone;
• Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise, outdoor conditions, hazardous materials, i.e., dust, gas, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation; and
• Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations. 

Application Process:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received.  Please print this notice as proof of filing.
• Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only.  No paper notices will be mailed to applicants.  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
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