Outreach Specialist

$29.30 – $40.91 Hourly

Saint Paul Outreach Specialist

We are currently seeking Outreach Specialists to assist violence-impacted individuals in accessing essential resources and crisis intervention services.

Project PEACE is a gun violence intervention initiative led by the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Using a targeted, evidence-based approach, it connects impacted individuals to community-led programs and wraparound support services. Project PEACE was created as part of Saint Paul’s Community-First Public Safety Commission to find community-driven solutions to violence. These positions are grant-funded. Funding is available into year 2027 with anticipation of refunding.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

•Conduct community-based outreach to engage individuals, families and community members affected by violence and other social determinants of health.
•Build trusting relationships with impacted individuals and communities to offer ongoing support, intervention, and connection to necessary resources and long-term solutions and goals.
•Respond to highly charged situations by providing immediate support, conflict resolution, de-escalation and safety planning.

Apply and learn more: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stpaul/jobs/5002606/outreach-specialist?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs