A Community or Political Organizer works to unite citizens around a concern, ranging from reducing environmental pollution to fighting prejudice. Can be involved in organizing and working on political campaigns to advance social goals.
At Network Connect, we are committed to empowering our communities by coordinating grassroots efforts with local partners to provide essential services and programs to our youth and families. We believe that by investing in our communities, we can improve our society's overall health and well-being. With a focus on social services, education programs, workforce skills, and mental health support, we are dedicated to building capacity in our communities and creating opportunities for growth and success. As a fast-growing non-profit organization, we are always seeking innovative ways to positively impact and create a better future for all. The Wilmington Street Team Ambassador is responsible for providing wraparound services, also referred to as Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS), which are individualized mental health and behavioral health services provided in the home, school, or community to enhance well-being. Since Wilmington Street Team works closely with the community, they should have many skills relating to organization and public engagement.
Some skills they should are:
Interpersonal Organizational Learning/Adaptability Data Management Leadership/Team Building Emotional Intelligence Key Responsibilities:
Case Management:
Provide comprehensive case management services to community members, focusing on wraparound support. Assist community members with applying, registering, or completing forms for wraparound connection. Document all contact with community members in the Apricot system (non-identifying documentation). At Network Connect, we are committed to empowering our communities by coordinating grassroots efforts with local partners to provide essential services and programs to our youth and families. We believe that by investing in our communities, we can improve our society's overall health and well-being. With a focus on social services, education programs, workforce skills, and mental health support, we are dedicated to building capacity in our communities and creating opportunities for growth and success. As a fast-growing non-profit organization, we are always seeking innovative ways to positively impact and create a better future for all. The Wilmington Street Team Ambassador is responsible for providing wraparound services, also referred to as Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS), which are individualized mental health and behavioral health services provided in the home, school, or community to enhance well-being. Since Wilmington Street Team works closely with the community, they should have many skills relating to organization and public engagement.
Some skills they should are:
Interpersonal Organizational Learning/Adaptability Data Management Leadership/Team Building Emotional Intelligence Key Responsibilities Case Management:
Provide comprehensive case management services to community members, focusing on wraparound support. Assist community members with applying, registering, or completing forms for wraparound connection. Document all contact with community members in the Apricot system (non-identifying documentation).
Outreach:
Conduct outreach activities to identify individuals and families at high risk of community-based violence. Build trusting relationships with community members to provide support and resources.
Events:
Connect individuals on YAP, CFSE, and NC caseloads to organizational services and events (healing circles, group activities, events, etc.). Post information about these events monthly to the entire WST team.
Safe Passage & Community Walks:
Provide safe passage services to the North and East sides of Wilmington, between the hours of 7:30 am - 9 am and 2:30 pm - 6 pm, in partnership with the Community Education Building. Participate in collective community walks as needed. Schedule community walk participation at least two weeks in advance for all WST collaborative efforts.
Meetings:
Participate in ongoing coordination meetings, trainings, and coaching with Wilmington CSPI Coordinator Dr. Debra Mason and the Community Based Public Safety Collective. Attend Wilmington Public Safety Round Table meetings, prepared to report on current activities by the organization in the assigned target area.
Data Management:
Enter data into the Apricot system daily upon contact with community members for case management. Complete Apricot training prior to managing wraparound and case management services.
Follow-Up:
Follow up with each community members for three weeks via phone or in person to ensure the connection is maintained. Close the community member from the caseload in week 3 of a successful resource connection, notifying YAP or CFSE for continued support and exit plan. Conduct outreach activities to identify individuals and families at high risk of community-based violence. Build trusting relationships with community members to provide support and resources.
Events:
Connect individuals on YAP, CFSE, and NC caseloads to organizational services and events (healing circles, group activities, events, etc.). Post information about these events monthly to the entire WST team.
Safe Passage & Community Walks:
Provide safe passage services to the North and East sides of Wilmington, between the hours of 7:30 am - 9 am and 2:30 pm - 6 pm, in partnership with the Community Education Building. Participate in collective community walks as needed. Schedule community walk participation at least two weeks in advance for all WST collaborative efforts.
Meetings:
Participate in ongoing coordination meetings, trainings, and coaching with Wilmington CSPI Coordinator Dr. Debra Mason and the Community Based Public Safety Collective. Attend Wilmington Public Safety Round Table meetings, prepared to report on current activities by the organization in the assigned target area.
Data Management:
Enter data into the Apricot system daily upon contact with community members for case management. Complete Apricot training prior to managing wraparound and case management services.
Follow-Up:
Follow up with each community members for three weeks via phone or in person to ensure the connection is maintained. Close the community member from the caseload in week 3 of a successful resource connection, notifying CFSE for continued support and exit plan.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience in case management, outreach, or a related role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in data management and reporting. This position have on call responsibilities on weekends.
Pay:
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you available to work evening and weekend hours as needed?
