Description

Position Summary:

The Community Organizer oversees street outreach activities, including arrangement, coordination, monitoring, and door-to-door activities. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees the day-to-day community organizing, networking, and resident mobilization activities within designated neighborhood(s);
• Develops and implements grassroots organizing tactics and coalition building;
• Works collaboratively to establish a positive working relationship with law enforcement, Local and State elected officials, Faith-based organizations, community agencies, etc.;
• Collects resources to provide planning, problem solving, and assessment services relating to crime, violence, and drug prevention efforts designated neighborhoods.
• Organizes and implements community clean-ups during the Spring and Fall seasons;
• Make presentations and represents WestCare Wisconsin at relevant community forums, block watch meetings, media events and collaborative community-based projects;
• Works to ensure that WestCare Wisconsin services are known, understood, and accessible;
• Works with residents to identify and document complaints of illegal activity, including drug, gang, and gun activity from residents, law enforcement, or other sources;
• Communicates with residents to identify and report illegal drug sale areas;
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting and data entry of activities for assigned sectors;
• Develop strategic neighborhood outreach plans and approaches;
• Implements innovative ways to provide information and recruit residents for block watches and other initiatives;
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications/Licensures:

• Relevant certification(s) and/or licensure preferred; Preference will be given certified candidates;
• Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years of experience working with disadvantaged, at risk, and/or disabled youth;
• Ability to use office equipment, such as printers, scanners, phones, and fax machines required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office required;
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to relay information to others is required;
• Professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Ability to relate well with a diversity of ages and cultural backgrounds;
• Fluency in Spanish and the ability to speak and interpret Ebonics is preferred;
• Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office, indoor, or community-based setting.
• Some outdoor activities, and travel between multiple locations will be required;
• Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.