Violence Prevention Outreach Worker

Overview

Reports to: Violence Prevention Program Coordinator

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Full time, in-person;
Monday-Friday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm.

About Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Foundation 2 Crisis Services is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that provides critical crisis intervention and prevention services across Iowa. We operate a 24/7 crisis center, including phone, text, and chat services. We also operate an emergency youth shelter, mental health support groups, community-based crisis programs, violence prevention, training, and more. We have been saving lives for over 50 years. Join our team today!

Provide case management and mentoring for Fostering Futures Violence Prevention at-risk/group involved youth, young adults and families according to program policies. To learn and implement the competencies of the Group Violence Intervention model to apply the principles to working with at-risk/group involved youth, young adults and families, law enforcement, system services, and other community partners. Focus on trauma informed, strength and solution-based practices while empowering the clientele we work with.

Performs required documentation duties and maintain client files with detail and organization including data collection and reports on client progress based on program descriptions. Facilitate and model positive life skills lessons.

Monday-Friday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm. There will be evenings and some weekends may be required by client needs or community events.

• Hourly wage at $19.00, plus our generous benefit package of $12,000 per year. Flexible benefit dollars can be used toward medical insurance and other benefits. Funds not used for benefits will be added to your paycheck as taxable income. To learn more about the Foundation 2 benefit package visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./F2
  
  Benefits
• Generous paid time off, including floating mental wellness days.
• Quarterly wellness benefit reimbursements to support a sense of wellbeing.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Optional pet insurance to cover emergency expenses.
• Retirement plans with Foundation 2 Crisis Services’ matching contributions.
• Go to sleep at night knowing that work you did matters. Foundation 2 staff save lives every day.

• You have compassion for clients and a willingness to understand and exercise trauma-informed care practices.
• Client-centered. You are dedicated and passionate about working with individuals at the highest-risk of group violence and/or victimization. You know it is an honor to be trusted and to support people at their most vulnerable.
• Quick thinking. You recognize that you will often have multiple irons in the fire at once and will be challenged to manage competing priorities.
• Role model and leader. You are a mentor and compassionate leader who is excited about supporting staff and colleagues.
• Team player. You enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and are proud to represent your program.

• Provide case management and mentoring for Fostering Futures Violence Prevention at-risk/group involved youth, young adults and families according to program policies.
• To learn and implement the competencies of the Group Violence Intervention model to apply the principles to working with at-risk/group involved youth, young adults and families, law enforcement, system services, and other community partners.
• Focus on trauma informed, strength and solution-based practices while empowering the clientele we work with.
• Performs required documentation duties and maintain client files with detail and organization including data collection and reports on client progress based on program descriptions.
• Facilitate and model positive life skills lessons.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree and one (1) year of human service experience.
• And two (2) or more years relevant experience.
• Comfort using basic computer software.
• Basic typing and data entry skills.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable by the agency auto insurance policy.
• Pass all background checks completed by Foundation 2 Crisis Services.
• Live in Iowa.
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