Street Outreach Worker/Part-Time bei City of Rochester (NY), NY

About the Department

This is a Competitive Class position.  The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

 A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three.  (See  "http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786" Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

Position Duties

• Visits recreation centers, parks, and special events to cultivate relationships with citizens;

• Assists with counseling individuals in understanding their situation, consequences of criminal behavior, and alternatives;

• Interacts with individual citizens and groups, who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior, discuss positive alternatives and opportunities;

• Provides direct intervention to disruptive situations;

• Initiates referrals to various community-based services and professionals;

• Communicates with Pathways and Recreation Management, and Crisis Intervention units regarding arising situations; Writes reports regarding daily interventions and contacts;

• May visit homes referred by police officers, probation officers, parents, schools, neighbors, or other sources to assess home situation and parent and sibling relationships;

• Works with staff on resolving issues and conflicts that develop at City Recreation Facilities and Programs;

• Attends meetings regarding programs and community initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; PLUS

Six months of paid or volunteer experience providing direct services to citizens in a human services, educational, recreational sport, or similar setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver's License at time of application. 

This license must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Willingness to work a variety of hours and shifts as needed.