Req Number 116905

Job DescriptionResponsible to focus on priority populations affected by gun violence. Works for the development and coordination of the peer education program within established program guidelines. Will work with peer educators to create outreach and education opportunities throughout the entire service area, developing and providing public education, awareness and active outreach in gun violence prevention.

Job Responsibility

Oversees the overall implementation of the peer education grant; work closely with peer educators in the coordination and development of outreach and peer led initiatives.

Prepares and submits required reports as needed.

Promotes appropriate health information within the community by identifying key community leaders and organizations, as well as other community characteristics, to be able to find and engage target population.

Provides assistance and guidance to peer educators on work plan goals and objectives; provides orientation and training for peer educators as needed.

Identifies community service resources; build and maintain strong relationships with networks of community resources.

Educates community leaders on the importance of screening and accessing services to help promote gun violence prevention in their communities.

Participates in required training- including but not limited to trips to Albany.

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Prior experience working with individuals and/or communities affected by trauma, substance abuse, violence and related areas; strongly preferred.

Previous outreach, advocacy, and rehabilitation or similar experience(s); working directly with patient or community populations.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $39,290-$59,800/year

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.