Job Description
The SNUG Street Outreach Program is a pioneering initiative aimed at reducing gun violence by treating it as a public health issue. Supported by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, SNUG operates across 11 sites in New York State, employing outreach teams of credible messengers who mentor high-risk youth. The SNUG Social Work/Case Management Initiative, in collaboration with the Office of Victim Services, seeks to address trauma and improve access to victim services. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in communities affected by violence, providing trauma-focused support and enhancing the existing outreach services.
Responsibilities - Collaborate with the SNUG team to support high-risk individuals affected by community violence.
- Provide therapeutic services to victims of community violence and their families, offering both short and long-term support.
- Facilitate debriefing and processing of traumatic incidents with SNUG staff, offering guidance and training.
- Develop and implement onsite programming, including support groups for staff, participants, and families of homicide victims.
- Supervise a site-based case manager to deliver comprehensive case management services.
- Respond to violent incidents, participate in outreach events, and conduct home visits as needed.
- Build relationships with hospitals and crime victim service providers to ensure awareness and utilization of SNUG services.
- Participate in ongoing trauma training and weekly clinical supervision.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to VOCA reporting standards.
- Travel for training and conferences, including an initial week-long training and biannual conference in Albany.
- Provide emergency support to the SNUG team during critical incidents.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited university.
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) REQUIRED .
- 2+ years of experience working in or near SNUG target areas.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work,