Job Details
Job Location
Milwaukee – 335 W Wright – Milwaukee, WI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$16.50 – $16.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
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.