Street Outreach Supervisor

Street Outreach Supervisor (SOS) (40 hours Full-time) Exempt

BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed self-motivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.

The Supervisor of Street Outreach (SOS) plays a key leadership role within BUILDs Intervention Services Team overseeing daily community engagement efforts led by street outreach specialists. This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering outreach services that reduce violence promote healing and connect individuals and families to essential resources.

The Supervisor will implement Community Violence Intervention (CVI) best practices and collaborate with the Director to develop and execute strategic outreach plans. These plans will focus on engaging youth impacted by systemic challenges individuals exposed to violence or trauma and community stakeholders. The Supervisor also ensures that outreach efforts are integrated with BUILDs wraparound services to support long-term positive (SOS) reports directly to the Director Intervention Services (DIS).

Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Provide daily supervision coaching and support to street outreach specialists.
• Execute the departments strategic outreach plan engaging youth and individuals affected by violence trauma or justice system involvement.
• Coordinate and lead CVI-informed engagement activities including:
• Peace circles and restorative justice sessions
• Pop-up events (e.g. basketball tournaments block parties art workshops)
• Conflict mediation and violence de-escalation
• Resource navigation for housing employment legal aid and mental health services
• School and juvenile justice system partnerships
• Neighborhood canvassing to share BUILD services and identify individuals in need
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders including schools police departments local businesses and criminal justice institutions.
• Collaborate with program support staff to ensure referrals are connected to appropriate services and programs.
• Support individuals at risk of returning to gangs or harmful behaviors by connecting them to positive opportunities and community resources.
• Track outreach activities service delivery and outcomes using appropriate data systems.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to CVI and trauma-informed care.
• Cross-train staff on effective engagement strategies with youth community stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Communicate program progress and challenges to the Director offering recommendations and seeking guidance as needed.
• Stay informed about current events and community dynamics to anticipate challenges and promote positive outcomes.
• Apply trauma-informed care principles in all community engagement efforts.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with schools to support youth violence prevention strategies.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions in safe spaces including Peace Circles gender-specific groups life skills workshops gang mediations and conflict resolution sessions.
• Conduct bi-weekly meetings with outreach staff to review documentation and planning.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet community needs including evenings and weekends.
• Represent BUILD at public events and community forums promoting awareness and support for the organizations mission.
• Participate in agency outreach recruitment and civic engagement activities including evenings weekends and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in social work Criminal Justice Community Development or related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in street outreach violence prevention or community engagement.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of CVI principles and trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent communication mediation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with Chicagos neighborhoods and community dynamics is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• As of October 15 2021 all BUILD employees are required to submit proof of full vaccination status.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Medical Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment