City of Saint Paul, MN
Salary : $60,944.00 - $85,092.80 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Provisional - Full Time
Job Number: 25-PROV-01277A
Department: Office of Neighborhood Safety
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: 8/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
We are currently seeking Outreach Specialists to assist violence-impacted individuals in accessing essential resources and crisis intervention services.
Here's what you can expect to do:
Project PEACE is a gun violence intervention initiative led by the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Using a targeted, evidence-based approach, it connects impacted individuals to community-led programs and wraparound support services. Project PEACE was created as part of Saint Paul's Community-First Public Safety Commission to find community-driven solutions to violence. These positions are grant-funded. Funding is available into year 2027 with anticipation of refunding.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Successful candidates typically enter this role with four years of relevant education and work experience.
That path to qualification would typically include:
CPR/First Aid certification and NARCAN training or completion within 6 months of hire may be required.
How to Apply
First time applying online? Read our
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Provisional Employment: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. Provisional employees are not certified employees, but are eligible to receive benefits on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a driver's license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
For a detailed overview, visit
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?
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Describe your experience working with homeless and/or violence-impacted individuals, or those with a history of trauma, in order to secure essential resources and provide referral services.
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Describe your education, training, and experience with conflict management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation. Please provide specific examples of how you have successfully navigated situations requiring these skills.
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This role requires building trust and engaging with diverse communities in Saint Paul, including individuals affected by gun violence and youth populations. Describe your experience working with these groups, particularly in Saint Paul. What strategies have you used to effectively connect with different demographic groups, build relationships, and provide ongoing support?
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
Required Question
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Provisional - Full Time
Job Number: 25-PROV-01277A
Department: Office of Neighborhood Safety
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: 8/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
We are currently seeking Outreach Specialists to assist violence-impacted individuals in accessing essential resources and crisis intervention services.
Here's what you can expect to do:
- Conduct community-based outreach to engage individuals, families and community members affected by violence and other social determinants of health.
- Build trusting relationships with impacted individuals and communities to offer ongoing support, intervention, and connection to necessary resources and long-term solutions and goals.
- Respond to highly charged situations by providing immediate support, conflict resolution, de-escalation and safety planning.
- Provides assistance and coordination with agencies to help meet individual needs through prompt and consistent service delivery.
- For more information and essential functions, see our
Project PEACE is a gun violence intervention initiative led by the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Using a targeted, evidence-based approach, it connects impacted individuals to community-led programs and wraparound support services. Project PEACE was created as part of Saint Paul's Community-First Public Safety Commission to find community-driven solutions to violence. These positions are grant-funded. Funding is available into year 2027 with anticipation of refunding.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Successful candidates typically enter this role with four years of relevant education and work experience.
That path to qualification would typically include:
- Four or more years of experience in social services, public safety, crisis response, outreach, or advocacy, working directly with high risk populations that may have
been affected by violence, trauma, or other crisis situations and other social determinants of health.
- Two or more years post-secondary education in Public Safety, Emergency Management, Human Services, Public Health, or related degrees, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
CPR/First Aid certification and NARCAN training or completion within 6 months of hire may be required.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
First time applying online? Read our
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Provisional Employment: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. Provisional employees are not certified employees, but are eligible to receive benefits on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a driver's license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
For a detailed overview, visit
01
The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
- Yes
02
Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?
- Yes
- No
03
Describe your experience working with homeless and/or violence-impacted individuals, or those with a history of trauma, in order to secure essential resources and provide referral services.
04
Describe your education, training, and experience with conflict management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation. Please provide specific examples of how you have successfully navigated situations requiring these skills.
05
This role requires building trust and engaging with diverse communities in Saint Paul, including individuals affected by gun violence and youth populations. Describe your experience working with these groups, particularly in Saint Paul. What strategies have you used to effectively connect with different demographic groups, build relationships, and provide ongoing support?
06
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
08
I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
- Yes
- No
Required Question