Salary : $53,501.76 – $62,940.80 Annually
Location : Toledo, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2021-00091
Department: Mayor’s Office
Division: Office of the Mayor
Opening Date: 06/12/2023
Closing Date: 6/26/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Save Our Communities (SOC) draws on evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention (CVIP) strategies that aim to reduce and prevent shootings and other serious community violence through the use of public health strategies. Focused on communities, individuals, and networks experiencing or engaging in violence, the Outreach Specialist works to address violence by:
- Coordinating and liaising with school staff, SOC School-Based Interrupters, and other appropriate partners to identify and provide coordinated support and mentorship to youth at the highest risk of violence victimization or perpetration.
- Working closely with a team of school staff and local partners to respond to incidents of violence that damage school-community norms, student body sense of safety, and may otherwise result in violent retaliation.
- Working closely with a broad coalition of local partners to promote school safety, positive school-community norms and increase school-community collective efficacy.
The Outreach Specialist is responsible for case management, system navigation, and advocacy for students, families, and networks of youth identified as high risk for violence victimization or perpetration. The Outreach Specialist also provides supervision of the interrupters and assistance to the Commissioner as needed. This is a grant-funded position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Promote proactive responses to prevention of violence with youth at high-risk of violence victimization or perpetration.
- Case management, service navigation, and wraparound support for youth at high-risk of violence victimization or perpetration.
- Assist Interrupters in maintaining active caseloads.
- Collaborates in the development of transition plans for successful re-entry of suspended or justice system involved youth back into school-community.
- Identify community resources and support services.
- Identify and create partnerships with service providers.
- Inform Interrupters of any relevant community activities
- Monitor cases by verifying participants engagement; advocating for needs, services and entitlements.
- Maintain participants records by recording case notes, events and progress in data management system.
- Attend all staff meetings and other internal/external meetings as directed.
- Participate in relevant training programs and seek out other tools for effective and efficient work productivity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Communication methods and procedures.
- MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Intimate knowledge of the earmark area (It is preferred that the applicant be from the community they are applying for.)
Skill in:
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Oral communications skills
- Writing skills
- Attention to detail skills
- Time management with a demonstrated ability to multitask
- Prioritize duties and evaluate the work of others
Ability to:
- Oral Comprehension– The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Deductive Reasoning– The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Converse with high-risk populations, school staff, gang members, law enforcement personnel, public officials, partners, and other stakeholders in various settings.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience (4 years of related work experience), in a Human Behavioral Science such as Social Work, Psychology, or closely related areas.
- Three (3) years successful experience providing case management for youth, including developing, monitoring, and updating individual case plans.
- Experience working with children exposed to trauma
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Committed to working toward positive community change.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Reside within the target area preferred.
- Experience, training, or certifications in case management, as a Community Health Worker, in Trauma Informed Care, resiliency, Positive Youth Development, Restorative Practices, or other relevant youth and mental health certifications.
- Experience working with high-risk youth and gang members.
- Commitment to work from a strength based, trauma informed youth and family development perspective
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will be primarily sedentary but will stand, walk, and sit as needed. The position will frequently require the employee to drive a personal vehicle. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will primarily work indoors. At times, this position will require extended work hours.
If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.
Class Code: Mayor’s Assistant 2 (7016)
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.
Health Insurance
The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.
Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Group Life Insurance
City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan
The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp
401(k)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?
- Yes
- No
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If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
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If you have an Associate’s Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree?
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How many years experience do you have in case management, including, but not limited to developing, monitoring, and updating individual case plans for participants?
- Four (4) or more years of experience
- Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience
- Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience
- One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience
- Less than One (1) year experience
- No experience
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The current targeted areas for Outreach Specialist are the LaGrange Corridor, the Junction/Englewood, and the Garfield Starr (East Toledo) areas. Please indicate which area you are familiar with and how you are familiar with the area.
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