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GRYD:
In 2015, ACE assumed responsibility for the City of LA’s West Valley (Devonshire-Topanga) Gang Reduction/Youth Development (GRYD) program. This program serves young adults, ages 16-24, who are gang affected or otherwise at risk of gang involvement. Through outreach activities and incident response, the program promotes community-level peacemaking and violence reduction. Through a phased program of participant engagement, potentially leading to cycles of family case management services, the program works to strengthen participants' family ties and other pro-social influences.
In 2015, ACE assumed responsibility for the City of LA’s West Valley (Devonshire-Topanga) Gang Reduction/Youth Development (GRYD) program. This program serves young adults, ages 16-24, who are gang affected or otherwise at risk of gang involvement. Through outreach activities and incident response, the program promotes community-level peacemaking and violence reduction. Through a phased program of participant engagement, potentially leading to cycles of family case management services, the program works to strengthen participants' family ties and other pro-social influences.
Position:
The Community Intervention Worker is responsible for providing services to participants in the GRYD program. This position will provide intervention services for Family Case Management (FCM) Model and Transitional Client Services (TCS) participants. This position will work closely together with GRYD Case Managers to better assist GRYD participants. This individual will be primarily responsible for intervention services to participants but will also be involved with all aspects of the program including intake, case management, and making appropriate referrals as needed. The position will be responsible for peacemaking, incident response, and act as a liaison within the community for those organizations servicing GRYD participants.
The Community Intervention Worker is responsible for providing services to participants in the GRYD program. This position will provide intervention services for Family Case Management (FCM) Model and Transitional Client Services (TCS) participants. This position will work closely together with GRYD Case Managers to better assist GRYD participants. This individual will be primarily responsible for intervention services to participants but will also be involved with all aspects of the program including intake, case management, and making appropriate referrals as needed. The position will be responsible for peacemaking, incident response, and act as a liaison within the community for those organizations servicing GRYD participants.
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possesses at least entry-level knowledge of the role and duties of the position; understands the department’s roles and is able to meet the expectations of the position for work schedule, punctuality, attendance, time management, productivity, and quality of work.
- Operates as a reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision; has a good work ethic; is able to work effectively with team members demonstrating creativity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to accept accountability and critical feedback. Is receptive to learning and responsive to supervision. Follows established procedures and is able to contribute to their improvement with a solution-oriented approach. Willing to take direction and learn from others.
- Possesses the technical and software skills to perform the duties of the position (including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office).
- Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive professional work environment conducive to effective service delivery; communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrates cultural competence/cultural humility in community relations and service delivery.
- Is sensitive to community, cultural and personal dignity of program participants and is able to successfully engage, assess, and plan services for participants typical of the program’s target population. Recognizes appropriate boundaries and limitations on interactions with program participants and their families and the need to maintain professional standards and practices. Is familiar with standard approaches to accurate participant record keeping, including timely charting, notation formats, content limitations, and confidentiality practices.
- Possesses knowledge of programs, regulations, and procedures regarding human services, social services, justice, and workforce development.
- Cultural understanding of the marginalized West Valley communities.
- Knowledge of gang environment/dynamics within the geographic area.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends and participates in all mandatory meetings.
- Fosters positive relationships with community members and partner organizations.
- Participate in cultural and community-building activities/events.
- Works to incorporate into organizational culture best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care.
- Responsible for supporting all assigned clients by identifying key measurable short-term goals & objectives.
- Performs outreach and marketing duties to recruit participants and educate the community on ACE Services.
- Carries out intake and eligibility determinations and makes appropriate referrals when the applicant is not eligible for ACE services; conducts participant assessments leading to enrollment; completes and updates participant service plans.
- Arranges and participate in participants’ family meetings, service meetings, team meetings, etc. and coordinate wrap-around services with other providers; provide transportation of participants to meet program goals.
- Organizes, coordinates, prepares, and delivers skills-based workshops for participants.
- Enters data into participant databases; assists in the writing of periodic program reports.
- Assists and works closely with the participant’s GRYD Care Manager.
- Works closely with GRYD Program Manager to develop strategic plans to recruit potential GRYD participants, reduce violence within the community, and conduct events.
- Serves as neutral liaison between GRYD office, LAPD, gang member, and community.
- Participates in all GRYD events and facilitates workshops including Summer Night Lights.
- Deploys to incidents as directed by GRYD Manager (or Lead CIW) to provide peacemaking, rumor control, and reducing tensions. Deployment is within the West Valley GRYD Zone and can include hospitals, crime scenes, LAPD, etc).
- Reduce gang violence by reducing tensions, developing peace treaties, rumor control, community canvassing, conflict resolution, intervention services, and holding pro-social activities/events.
- Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance (at no cost to you starting after 90 days) - Retirement Plan with employer contributions at 2% of your annual salary
- Life insurance Plan (at no cost to you)
- Short and Long-Term Disability insurance (at no cost to you)
- 1-week vacation time (at one-year anniversary:
- Vacation will then accrue to two weeks vacation after completion of 2 years working at ACE and 3 weeks of vacation time after 5+ years of employment.
- 6 sick days a year (eligible to use after 6 months).
- 15 paid holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prefered but not required: Previous justice-involvement.
- Formal Gang Intervention training (e.g. LAVITA) preferred.
- Spanish language skills, verbal and written preferred.
- Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
- Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check.
- Initial TB employment clearance required.
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IS A FAIR CHANCE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $60,000 to $63,000 annually. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
