Youth Outreach Worker I - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department > The Mayors Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) is the City of San Josés Youth Violence Reduction Strategy which operates within PRNS department of the City of San Jose. Over the past 25 years, the MGPTF has strategically worked to address issues of gang involvement among youth and young adults in an effort to reduce youth violence associated with gangs. > > > > The MGPTF was established in 1991 in response to an increase in gang activity and crime. It is comprised of a broad coalition of local residents, school officials, community and faith-based organizations, local law enforcement, and city, county and state government leaders. The MGPTF brings these diverse stakeholders together and leverages each groups expertise as part of a coordinated, interagency effort to curb gang-related activity in San José. > > > > The work of the MGPTF is coordinated through a Continuum of Services that works across four key areas: Prevention, Intervention, Suppression and Re- entry. The MGPTFs successes can be attributed to its ability and willingness to continually refine and develop programs and services that meet the needs of a changing community. > > > > The MGPTF is currently recruiting to fill multiple Youth Outreach Worker I positions to work in its Safe School Campus Initiative Program. This program operates in partnership with 19 school districts on 82 middle and high school campuses to respond to incidents to reduce violence and maintain a safe environment for all youth during the day. The YOW I position will be responsible for performing the four primary components of this program, including: 1) School Crisis Response; 2) Case Management; 3) Program Outreach; and 4) Coordinating and leading Pro-Social Recreational Trips and Activities to high-risk, gang-impacted and gang-involved youth in evening and night hours. > > > > Youth Outreach Workers may also be assigned to any of the following programs in the event of a vacancy: > > > > - Late Night Gym > > - Trauma to Triumph Hospital Based Intervention > > - SJ Works > > - Clean Slate Tattoo Removal > > - Female Intervention Team > > - Digital Arts > > > > Individuals in this unit must have the ability to work with high-risk, gang- impacted and gang-intentional youth in crisis and traumatic situations, which may include: domestic violence; gang related assaults and violent acts; sexual assault and drug and alcohol issues. > > > > Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: > > Recruits potential youth participants in disadvantaged, gang prone, or gang impacted communities and schools to assist in preventing youth delinquency; and provides youth intervention, mentorship, and case management services. > > > > Assesses youth participants and determines individual and/or family needs for referral services; provides information on referral services; and enrolls participates in outreach programs or services. > > > > Provides intervention and diversion services to youth participants that may include, but not be limited to, career and education development, mentorship training and referral, gang intervention and mediation services, gang diversion, family support services, tattoo removal, street outreach, etc. > > > > Uses a case management approach to mentor youth participants, including but not limited to, determining ready to program youth, conducting weekly check- ins, developing action plans and setting goals for youth, and assisting in planning pro-social activities for youth participants; maintains case records and notes; and reviews cases with supervisor. > > > > Creates and implements Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for youth. > > > > Operates and utilizes a variety of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, scanners, phones, calculators, fax, software programs, and accounting machines and equipment. > > > > Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as data entry and P-Card reimbursements. > > > > Interacts and develops working relationships with a variety of public and private agencies including, but not limited to, private businesses, community based organizations, non-profit organizations, other City, County, and State departments and agencies, law enforcement agencies, etc. > > > > Performs various community outreach activities, including but not limited to canvassing neighborhoods and communities and attending community outreach events and meetings. > > > > Gives a variety of presentations at schools and community meetings to school staff, youth, and parents. > > > > May be assigned to work on special programs or other outreach programs. > > > > May be required to provide bilingual translation. > > > > May perform shift work. > > > > Performs other related duties as assigned. > > > > This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. > > > > Competencies: > > __ > > The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: > > > > Job Expertise - Demonstrates considerable knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, including case management practices and techniques and strategies for dealing with and establishing relationships with at-risk youth, gang involved or gang-prone youth; knowledge of community and program services for youth; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. > > > > Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience. > > > > Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. > > > > Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. > > > > Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. > > > > Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. > > > > > > > Minimum Qualifications: > > > > **Education: **Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) > > > > Experience: > > one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working with at-risk youth to provide intervention, diversion, case management, or employment services and programs. > > > > Licenses or Certificates: > > * Possession of a valid State of California drivers license. > * May be required to obtain and maintain a Class B California drivers license > > > Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. > > > > Selection Process: > > > > The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Applicants are requested to provide their resumes upon applying. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. > > ** ** > > You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. > > > > Do you have experience working in programs that served at-risk and gang- involved youth? If so, list where you obtained this experience, what your duties were, and how many years of experience you have doing this work. > > (Job Expertise) > > > > Describe a time when you were faced with a significant problem regarding an assigned youth or program participant. What was the issue and how did you address it? What was the result? > > (Decision Making) > > __ > > You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration._ _ > > > > If you have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Israel Canjura at israel.canjura@sanjoseca.gov. If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ernie Martinez at ernie.martinez@sanjoseca.gov. **Primary Location: ** **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Recreation **Organization: **City of San Jose **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Type: **Standard **Job Posting: **Sep 5, 2018, 9:06:32 AM