Street Outreach Worker/Part-Time

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　　Street Outreach Worker/Part-Time

　　Salary

　　$21.41 - $22.76 Hourly

　　Location

　　Rochester, NY

　　Job Type

　　Part-Time

　　Job Number

　　24DM584ADA04

　　Department

　　Mayor's Office

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　General Description

　　The incumbent in this position acts as a positive role model by demonstrating positive working relationships with peers, supervisors, volunteers, and professionals. The Street Outreach Worker works with recreation staff, in recreation facilities to deal with gang related issues and other conflicts that could lead to violence. The work is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of higher level staff. Employees may be required to work a variety of hours and shifts as demanded. Performs related work as required.

　　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.

　　CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

　　Typical Work Activities

　　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.

　　For full-time employees:

　　The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

　　For less-than full-time employees:

　　The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

　　Agency

　　City of Rochester (NY)

　　Address

　　30 Church St. Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

　　Phone

　　585-428-7115

　　Website

　　http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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