Safety and Crime Awareness Facilitator

THE ORGANIZATION

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants, and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.org

JOB SUMMARY
The Safety and Crime Awareness Facilitator will serve as the main source of information and support for individuals and families in and around Queensbridge Houses and the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement in connection with working on and implementing an initiative for our community to promote safety. They will provide individual and group-based support, with guidance and support from Program Director. Topics will include but not limited partnerships, leadership, recruitment and retention of stakeholders, new program initiatives for the community that will work towards creating a safe environment for residents within our community. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide workshops and planning meetings to develop ideas to implement an initiative. 
• Conduct and document assessments, attendance and case notes for each stakeholder. 
• Maintain a core group of 25 stakeholders to help plan and execute initiative. 
• Assist with data collection to measure service and referral connections and outcomes.
• Plan and participate in community events that promote and educate about safety and crime within the community. 
• Identify community partnerships, resources and/or services.
• Other duties as assigned.

STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree preferred but High School diploma/GED with at least 2 years relevant experience will be considered.

• Outgoing personality and comfortable doing community outreach and connecting with community members in person and through social media
• Computer literate, including basic use of Excel spreadsheets for data tracking. Additional needed skills will be taught
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively to meet the objectives of the program
• Interest in and commitment to Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement mission
• Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about the services they receive
• Ability to communicate, respect, and work with individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Benefits:

• 40 hours’ sick leave
• 21 hours’ personal leave
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• EAP Services

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.