Community Connector for the Violence Intervention Project - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Company: Asociaci----n Puertorrique----os en Marcha, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 05/18/2024

Description:ABOUT APMAsociaci----n Puertorrique----os en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools. We have been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970. Status: Full Time (40 hours per week)Work Schedule: Mondays through Fridays 8:30 am to 5 pmLocation: Philadelphia, PA / On SiteGENERAL SUMMARYThe Community Connector will perform community outreach based on referrals received from community contacts about victims of non-fatal shootings and persons at risk of perpetuating a cycle of violence in North Philadelphia, and engage those persons together with APM's Violence Intervention Therapists. Some responsibilities and duties:In collaboration with the APM Violence Intervention team, provide community engagement and in the 24th and 26th Philadelphia Police Districts under the direction of the Program Director and community leadershipOutreach to non-fatal shooting victims as identified by Police Department, ideally within 48hrs of an incident occurringWorking with Hospital Based Violence Programs to engage with and deem eligibility for non-fatal shooting victims in their careMeet varying criteria for different services offered to each young person deemed eligible within a specific time-frame-----"i.e. mental health screening, safety planning meetings, healing circles, etc.Carrying a small caseload when necessary of non-fatal shooting victimsRepresent APM as appropriate in community events, meetings, learning communities in coordination with other APM Program StaffCollaborate with APM Directors to engage with key partners to increase referrals, resources and supports for participantsMaintain the Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Outreach list which will range from 20-30 young people depending on capacityCollaborate with APM Directors to design plans to engage young people on a weekly basis. This will include off-track young people, red flags who have been difficult to locate, young people who have not been attending programming and those who may need intentional conversations around safety issuesMaintain weekly contact with young people who are on the Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Outreach list that have not yet been deemed eligible for a TR-CaseloadLocate young men who have been newly identified as non-fatal shooting victims by the Police DepartmentPerform initial eligibility assessments and vetting procedures for those on the Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Outreach ListWork with supervisor to gather new information from partners for locating young men WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?Health Insurance or $100 per month with proof of current Health InsuranceVision, Dental, and Life InsurancesRetirement Plan with company contributionFlexible Spending Accounts for health, child care, and public transportation expensesShort-term and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program including free counseling, trainings, webinars, and other resourcesReferral ProgramLoan Forgiveness20 Days of Paid Time Off 12 Days of Paid HolidaysOther voluntary benefitsRequirements:EDUCATION: BA preferred/Equivalent experience accepted-Minimum of three years of direct service work with high-risk young peopleEXPERIENCE: Understanding and experience working with street involved high risk young peopleValid Driver's License or access to public transportationAPM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (PM21) PI3120c959176c-25660-29943058 More...

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