BUILD Chicago
Overview
Street Outreach Navigator (SON)
(40 hours, Full-time) Non-Exempt.
BUILD, Inc.
(Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenging neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD, you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.
Core Values
Empathy
Passion
Persistence
Innovation
Responsibilities
Coordinates street outreach services for designated community
Responds to violence in communities through outreach, community organizing and canvassing
Compiles reports and ensure compliance of team members
Cross trains staff on positive engagement with an at-risk population
Informs appropriate BUILD team of program progress and challenges, making recommendations and seeking advice as necessary
Meets with team weekly to discuss the youth in case management service
Develop trusting relationships to identify issues and seek solutions through trauma-informed care
Assist with conflict resolution and mediating disputes
Encourage Restorative Justice methods as alternatives to traditional disciplinary consequences and encourage educational success
Youth-driven and strengths-based approach to goal setting and service planning
Record case notes into internal and external online databases on a weekly basis and record intakes and assessments into the system as needed
Submits statistics and reports on a monthly basis and/or as needed
Maintains File Compliance as required and compliance with internal Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
Identifies positive adult/youth influences to create a stronger support network for the participant
Models appropriate communication skills and tools matched to the needs of various audiences and purposes
Represents the agency to various publics to broaden community awareness and support, interpreting the agency’s programs and services in a positive way
Participate in agency outreach and recruitment events, including evenings and weekends
Participate in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of BUILD, Inc.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Non-Profit, or related field experience preferred
Minimum three years’ experience working with inner-city youth in a human service setting, social service setting, or related field
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficiency with technology integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems
Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
Able to do the required number of home visits per month
Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check
Must have a valid Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine
Benefits
401(k) plan + 2% match
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Wellness Days
Flexible Spending Account
BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
ADA Statement External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary Salary: $42,000 per year
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Other
Information Technology
Management
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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(40 hours, Full-time) Non-Exempt.
BUILD, Inc.
(Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenging neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD, you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.
Core Values
Empathy
Passion
Persistence
Innovation
Responsibilities
Coordinates street outreach services for designated community
Responds to violence in communities through outreach, community organizing and canvassing
Compiles reports and ensure compliance of team members
Cross trains staff on positive engagement with an at-risk population
Informs appropriate BUILD team of program progress and challenges, making recommendations and seeking advice as necessary
Meets with team weekly to discuss the youth in case management service
Develop trusting relationships to identify issues and seek solutions through trauma-informed care
Assist with conflict resolution and mediating disputes
Encourage Restorative Justice methods as alternatives to traditional disciplinary consequences and encourage educational success
Youth-driven and strengths-based approach to goal setting and service planning
Record case notes into internal and external online databases on a weekly basis and record intakes and assessments into the system as needed
Submits statistics and reports on a monthly basis and/or as needed
Maintains File Compliance as required and compliance with internal Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
Identifies positive adult/youth influences to create a stronger support network for the participant
Models appropriate communication skills and tools matched to the needs of various audiences and purposes
Represents the agency to various publics to broaden community awareness and support, interpreting the agency’s programs and services in a positive way
Participate in agency outreach and recruitment events, including evenings and weekends
Participate in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of BUILD, Inc.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Non-Profit, or related field experience preferred
Minimum three years’ experience working with inner-city youth in a human service setting, social service setting, or related field
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficiency with technology integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems
Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
Able to do the required number of home visits per month
Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check
Must have a valid Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine
Benefits
401(k) plan + 2% match
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Wellness Days
Flexible Spending Account
BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
ADA Statement External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary Salary: $42,000 per year
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Other
Information Technology
Management
Industries Non-profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr