LEAD OUTREACH WORKER

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of LEAD OUTREACH WORKER to fill one (1) vacancy in the COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION of the PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Lead Outreach Workers for Parks, Recreation & Community Services, under general supervision, conduct outreach and provide intake and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, resource referral and case management to at-risk and gang affiliated youth in service venues and other locations where they can be found in the City of Riverside; or to a pre-selected caseload of applicants and/or recipients of Project BRIDGE (Building Resources for the Intervention and Deterrence of Gang Engagement).

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Review cases and formulate plans for clients to participate in educational and psychosocial assessments and treatments, work skills training, parenting classes, anger management workshops, diversity training, and/or substance abuse treatment. Conduct home visits with participants to provide assistance, answer questions, assess needs, and provide orientation on available services for participant and family members. Serve as an advocate for participants in securing social services, provide encouragement, and support to participants in securing and/or following through on services. Assist participants in their development of short and long term personal goals; provide supportive counseling and assist participants in recognizing and addressing home, family, and social conditions contributing to problems; instruct participants on appropriate methods of social and life skills. Transport participants, as needed. Participate in community activities and projects. Maintain records and write reports on status of clients; prepare correspondence and reports as required; when qualified to do so, serve as an interpreter for non-English speaking family members. Serve as liaison between the participant, the City of Riverside, and other agencies, individuals, organizations, or community groups. Maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members, project staff, and collaborating agencies. Provide training and field assistance to Outreach Workers on an as needed basis. Participate in project presentations, as required. Assist in the preparation of statistical reports and other documents. Provide community education and outreach on the negative impact of gang involvement.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:
Education: Equivalent to an Associate Degree (60 semester units) from an accredited college or university with major work in Education, Sociology, or a related field; and

Experience: Three years of full time experience as an Outreach Worker or in performing client directed services in either a social services or mental health agency. Two years’ experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year for year basis.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate, valid, Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, and reliable transportation.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends, and provide services to project clients at numerous locations, including but not limited to, community parks and recreational centers, School District campuses, and other locations as required.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:
Bilingual – English/Spanish

Experience working with at-risk and gang affiliated youth

Experience working with social service agencies, non-profits, community groups, and caseload management

Experience in career development, job training, internships, creating curriculum, programs and activities for youth ages 12-22

Experience mentoring youth

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.