- Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc.
- Philadelphia, PA
- 03-06-2024
Job Description
Company: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc.
Job Title: Community Connector for the Violence Intervention Project
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Philadelphia, PA
About APM: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA, dedicated to providing a wide range of human services to the community since 1970.
Status: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Work Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 am to 5 pm
General Summary
The Community Connector will be responsible for conducting community outreach focusing on non-fatal shootings victims and individuals at risk of perpetuating violence in North Philadelphia, working closely with APM's Violence Intervention Therapists.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Engage with non-fatal shooting victims and at-risk individuals in collaboration with the APM Violence Intervention team
- Collaborate with key partners to enhance referrals and resources
- Conduct eligibility assessments and maintain outreach lists
- Represent APM at various community events and meetings
Requirements
- BA preferred or equivalent experience with a minimum of three years in direct service work with high-risk young people
- Experience working with street-involved high-risk youth
- Valid Driver's License or access to public transportation
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurances
- Retirement plan with company contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance program and referral program
- Loan forgiveness and paid time off
APM is an equal opportunity employer. Apply now to join our dedicated team!