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Job description
Founded as a settlement house in 1912, Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc., offers a wide variety of resources and support tailored to meet the unmet needs of children, individuals, and families in the community we represent. From parenting and reading classes to food pantries, anti-violence initiatives, housing assistance and much more, Trinity seeks to comprehensively strengthen our community in ways where it needs it, when it needs it and how it needs it. In short, we fill gaps. We listen. We learn. We care. We take action! Trinity Alliance values: Collaboration, Growth, Justice, & Compassion.
nOur Mission
nTo strengthen and support our community by providing comprehensive, compassionate services in partnership with our neighbors.
nOur Vision
nPosition Summary
nStopping shootings by doing all that is required individually and, in a team, to prevent all shootings in the neighborhood assigned. Getting to know all the highest risk persons and the people who know them. Communicating to members of the community that SNUG is here to stop shootings and that they should inform the program when shootings or other violence might happen in order to intervene. Working to intervene in circumstances in which violence is likely, including possible retaliation.
nnKey Responsibilities:
nnInvestigate causes of shootings/killings to assist in mediating situations and prevent retaliation between individuals and groups (working with the community, outreach programs to gain information that may be helpful in preventing additional killings) and provide documentation.
nIdentify and defuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence (conducting eyeball surveys with residents to identify areas frequented by potential offenders) and provide documentation.
nProvide outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups.
nWorking to gain trust of the community and the highest risk persons so that they know why SNUG is present; namely to help prevent shootings and violence, and to help high-risk persons in any way possible.
nIdentify youth who are gang members and those at-risk for joining gangs and intervening in their lives through case management to aid in solving current problems and preventing future ones.
nServe as linkages and support for individuals to enhance their assistance and use of opportunities and programs in the community (job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring).
nAdvocate for youth through court testimonies, when necessary.
nContinuously keep Outreach Supervisor informed as to what is going on and anticipate and be responsive to requests and needs.
nParticipate in organizing responses to shootings and increasing visibility when shootings/killings take place.
nDocument client case notes, shootings and other acts of violence.
nParticipate in all required training, planning and supervision sessions.
nAdherence to agency policies but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Social Media and substance abuse policies.
n nnPreferred Skills
nnExperience working with at-risk youth and gang members.
nNo pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence
nExcellent communication skills.
nExperience or training in crisis intervention.
nKnowledge of target communities.
nValid New York State driver's license, insurance, and good driving record.
n nnSalary: $27.47/hour
nnIn addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a range of valuable benefits, including 14 paid holidays, health insurance starting at the beginning of your first full month of employment, and immediate accrual of sick leave. Personal time will also be available from your first day on the job.
nnWe are deeply committed to you and all our employees. You will also have opportunities for professional training and advancement within our organization.
nTrinity Alliance of the Capital Region will be a responsive agent for change, growth and healing, a community hub that not only leads but listens.
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
Who can apply
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