Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary: The Community Organizer oversees street outreach activities, including arrangement, coordination, monitoring, and door-to-door activities. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: + Oversees the day-to-day community organizing, networking, and resident mobilization activities within designated neighborhood(s); + Develops and implements grassroots organizing tactics and coalition building; + Works collaboratively to establish a positive working relationship with law enforcement, Local and State elected officials, Faith-based organizations, community agencies, etc.; + Collects resources to provide planning, problem solving, and assessment services relating to crime, violence, and drug prevention efforts designated neighborhoods. + Organizes and implements community clean-ups during the Spring and Fall seasons; + Make presentations and represents WestCare Wisconsin at relevant community forums, block watch meetings, media events and collaborative community-based projects; + Works to ensure that WestCare Wisconsin services are known, understood, and accessible; + Works with residents to identify and document complaints of illegal activity, including drug, gang, and gun activity from residents, law enforcement, or other sources; + Communicates with residents to identify and report illegal drug sale areas; + Ensures accurate and timely reporting and data entry of activities for assigned sectors; + Develop strategic neighborhood outreach plans and approaches; + Implements innovative ways to provide information and recruit residents for block watches and other initiatives; + Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; + Performs any other duties as assigned. Qualifications Certifications/Licensures: + Relevant certification(s) and/or licensure preferred; Preference will be given certified candidates; + Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required. Education: + Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred; + High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience and Competencies: + Two (2) years of experience working with disadvantaged, at risk, and/or disabled youth; + Ability to use office equipment, such as printers, scanners, phones, and fax machines required; + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office required; + Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required; + Ability to communicate effectively in order to relay information to others is required; + Professional appearance and demeanor required; + Ability to relate well with a diversity of ages and cultural backgrounds; + Fluency in Spanish and the ability to speak and interpret Ebonics is preferred; + Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred; + Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred; + Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served. Working Conditions: + Work is primarily performed in an office, indoor, or community-based setting. + Some outdoor activities, and travel between multiple locations will be required; + Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.