Bilingual Intervention Specialist- Caught In the Crossfire

Bilingual Intervention Specialist for CIC

Position Summary: Youth ALIVE! (YA) currently seeks a Bilingual Intervention Specialist to provide intensive case management and mentoring services by means of the Caught in the Crossfire program at Youth ALIVE! The Intervention Specialist will provide peer-based field visits and intensive follow-up services to individuals who have been hospitalized for violent injuries or involved in the criminal justice system. Some work is performed in an office environment; a great deal of work is performed in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide intensive case management, mentoring and advocacy to individuals at highest risk to be involved in violence
• Provide support to family and friends of clients
• Provide client referrals to community service providers
• Maintain intensive follow-up contact with clients, family, friends and service providers through home visits and telephone contact
• Document all contacts with clients consistently and accurately into client records
• Upload necessary documents in the database on the client's behalf & update client demographics consistently.
• Pick-up/drop-off clients for the purposes of case management support (not limited to court dates, mentorship, school, home, doctor appointments, etc.)
• Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings
• Represent Youth ALIVE! to the media, public officials, community leaders, etc. on strategies to prevent gun violence and improve services to our community
• Participate in violence prevention efforts with other providers
• Assist and/or co-facilitate support groups
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Skills and Qualifications include:

• Demonstrated commitment working with youth and adults up to age 35
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ background working with young people (ages 14- 24) that are at the highest risk to be involved in violence (Required)
• A minimum of 2 years case management experience is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Oakland neighborhoods is strongly preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) required
• Compliance with Covid-19 related restrictions for hospital contractors. (Must be fully vaccinated *or* submit a valid medical or religious exemption and comply with current hospital guidelines)
• Knowledge of urban youth issues, specifically community violence
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with staff members, clients, partner organizations and the public
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Punctual and extremely reliable
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Candidate must be computer literate
• Must be able to present self and program in a professional manner
• Flexibility to work evenings & weekends
• Ability to work in stressful situations
• High School Diploma or GED required; B.A. or B.S. preferred
• Must have reliable car and DMV clearance

Salary and Benefits: $28.00-$30.74/ hour depending on experience and special skill. Full time, non exempt position.

Youth ALIVE! is proud to offer a generous total compensation package to include: (Option of) 100% premium paid Medical with Chiro & Acupuncture, Dental, Vision, LTD and Life Insurance, 403(b) with 5% employer contribution (after 2 consecutive years of employment), up $1200.00 annually for education reimbursement (after 2 years of employment), $500.00 annual professional development funds, 18 paid holidays including office closure 4 days between Christmas and New Year's Day, 120 hours paid vacation 1st thru 5th year of employment (increasing to 160 hours at 6 years of employment), 10 days paid sick leave at start of each year, and more!

Applicants with personal experience in overcoming violence, violence-related injuries and/or the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.

Youth ALIVE! celebrates diversity in all its forms. Youth ALIVE! is an equal opportunity employer.