Street Outreach Worker

Job Details: Job Location: Gary Comer Youth Center

• Chicago , IL, Salary Range: $41600.00 - $41600.00Salary, Position Summary The Street outreach Specialist is a critical frontline role dedicated to violence prevention, conflict mediation, and community healing within the Greater Grand Crossing area. This position focuses on interrupting cycles of violence by engaging high-risk individuals and providing immediate crisis intervention. As a core member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Outreach Worker must be mobile and ready to provide rapid-response support at hospitals and crime Key Responsibilities

1. Outreach & Emergency Response (40%) Rapid Crisis Response: Serve on the Emergency Response Team, responding to immediate incidents of violence at hospitals and crime scenes. Street-Based Presence: Conduct proactive outreach in parks, transit stops, and local businesses, primarily during afternoon and late-evening hours. Engagement: Identify high-risk individuals and build rapport to recruit them for services and mentorship.
2. Mediation & Restorative Practices (30%) Conflict Resolution: Mediate disputes between individuals or groups using restorative justice principles to prevent retaliation. Peace Circles: Create safe spaces for participants to address harm and work toward peaceful resolutions. Follow-up: Provide sustained intervention and long-term support for resolved conflicts.
3. Documentation & Administration (15%) Salesforce: Maintain accurate daily incident reports, participant case notes, and outcome data within the Salesforce platform. Outlook: Manage all professional communication, team meetings, and scheduling via Microsoft Outlook. Intake Assistance: Support Case Managers with participant intakes, ensuring all documentation is trauma-informed and accurate.
4. Community Presence & Training (15%) Representation: Attend community events, peace circles, and safety convenings to increase program visibility. Ongoing Development: Maintain annual certifications in CPR, Narcan administration, and "Stop the Bleed." Qualifications: Mandatory Requirements Licensing: Possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing is mandatory. Transportation: Possession of a reliable, working vehicle is mandatory for this position to ensure immediate response to emergency calls, hospital deployments, and community outreach. Vetting: Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check.

Required Skills

& Experience Technical Proficiency: Comfort using digital tools including Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook, and mobile case management systems. Community Connection: Strong ties to the Greater Grand Crossing area or surrounding neighborhoods. Lived Experience: Understanding of challenges faced by the community, such as trauma, justice system involvement, or street affiliation.

Flexibility: Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations. Working Conditions Environment: Field-based, often in high-risk areas, requiring physical and emotional resilience. Support: Access to regular team supervision and self-care opportunities to manage the impact of vicarious trauma.