Community Mobilization Specialist Job at Gang Alternative, Inc, Miami-Dade County, FL

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  • Gang Alternative, Inc
  • Miami-Dade County, FL

Job Description

Community Mobilization Specialist

Title: Community Mobilization Specialist

Reports to: Program Manager

Employment Type: Full- time, Mode of Work: In- person (no remote work)

Work Location: Positions Available in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade Counties

Salary Range: $40,000- $45,000 (non negotiable)

Benefits

Gang Alternative, Inc. offers a competitive Total Rewards Package, in addition to your base salary:

  • Health Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
  • Medical Gap Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
  • Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
  • Vision Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
  • Life and AD&D – 100% paid for employee only
  • Supplemental Insurance – Aflac
  • 403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 11-12 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off, including Birthday and Personal Day
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

Qualifications and Competencies 

  • Minimum of AA in Social Work or relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Lived experience with experiencing trauma from community violence and/or civil unrest is preferred.
  • Bi-lingual (English- Haitian Creole or Spanish) preferred.
  • Excellent networking
  • Excellent oral communication skills: ability to relate with people of diverse cultural and socio- economic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of targeted at-risk communities in the respective County and knowledge of community building.
  • Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Self-reliant and results oriented.
  • Must possess proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to successfully navigate through the Internet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
  • Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work-related travel.

Position Summary

Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Collective Action for Addressing Trauma Program involves programming in the tri-county area, namely: Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. It is designed to effectively address community violence and collective trauma, using a comprehensive, integrated, and multi-sectoral approach to substance use prevention, violence prevention, and trauma-focused community engagement.

The Community Mobilization Specialist works to bring the community together by increasing protective factors and diminishing risk factors. Protective factors include the implementation of evidence-based programs on both the community level and the family level.  Reducing risk factors includes working with local partners to create a safe and healthy environment while helping residents find new opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Conduct active recruitment and engagement of program participants, including high-risk youth and their families in target areas.
  • Create positive relationships with local governments, law enforcement, parents, peers, and the community.
  • Creating regular community events and learning sessions and creating a map of local services and supports.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with participants.
  • Training service providers on trauma-informed care and working with residents on de-escalation techniques.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Gang Alternative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen based on ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. Gang Alternative, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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