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SNUG STREET OUTREACH WORKER - Wyandanch, NY
CompanyEconomic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc
LocationWyandanch
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 14, 2026
About The Company
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. (EOC of Suffolk, Inc.) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) minority community-based organization (CBO) incorporated in the State of New York on May 5, 1967. The EOC of Suffolk, Inc is Suffolk County's designated community action agency and recipient of the Federal Community Service Block Grant, which supports activities designed to assist low-income families and individuals receiving assistance under part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act.
EOC of Suffolk, Inc.'s mission is to promote a goal of self-sufficiency by broadening the minds of children, revitalizing communities, and assisting families and children in-need through coordination of available federal, state, local, and private resources. These resources are used to develop skills, knowledge, and secure opportunities while providing the motivation necessary for individuals and families to become self-sufficient.
About the Role
Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Street Outreach Worker is responsible for direct outreach efforts in the targeted population and community. Candidates need to have a working knowledge of street-level conflicts in and around the target communities and possess a passion for solving potentially violent situations with nonviolent solutions.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct street outreach in the target community to prevent violent crime and interrupt potential violence.
- Work with local police officers to maintain safe environments in the target community and coordinate outreach violence prevention efforts.
- Provide case management services and linkage to collaborating agencies.
- Implement resources of existing violence prevention models, including program interventions and activities according to high-risk populations.
- Provide priority to population and intervention strategies that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
- Maintain client files, program reports, and data.
- Participate in the Violence Prevention Coordinating Council and Outreach services.
- Be trained and knowledgeable in the neighborhood violence prevention model.
- Must be reflective of the target population. 10) Maintain a nonviolent lifestyle.
- Crisis response may prompt an irregular work schedule—On-call 24/7 for violence-related incidents.
- Provide support, overall problem-solving assistance, and advocacy on behalf of clients
- Provide “one-to-one” advocacy, mentoring, and engagement of the targeted population.
- Rotating schedule to include weekend and/or nights
- Maintain high-quality communication with the management of the Street worker Program.
- The Outreach Supervisor and Project Coordinator deem any other assigned responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED, and/or relevant experience in and knowledge of the target population.
- Experience working with “Proven/High risk” population
- Ability to work on a diverse team
- Conflict resolution skills
- Must be willing to consider alternative problem-solving techniques
- Willingness to work on the street and in other unstructured situations
- Possess time management skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
Requirements
- A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
- PPD (TB test required with proof of results; no more than 1 year old)
Key Skills
Street OutreachViolence PreventionConflict ResolutionCase ManagementCommunity EngagementAdvocacyMentoringCrisis ResponseProblem-SolvingCommunicationTime ManagementTeamworkData and RecordkeepingCultural CompetencePolice and Agency Coordination
Categories
Social ServicesSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Conduct street outreach to prevent and interrupt violence, coordinate with local police and partner agencies, and provide case management, advocacy, mentoring, and crisis support to high-risk community members. Maintain client records and program reports, participate in violence-prevention coordination, and work rotating nights or weekends with 24/7 on-call availability for violence-related incidents.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
94
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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