We are currently seeking Outreach Specialists to assist violence-impacted individuals in accessing essential resources and crisis intervention services.
Information Specific to this Position: 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.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Responsibilities
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.
• Provides assistance and coordination with agencies to help meet individual needs through prompt and consistent service delivery.
Qualifications
Successful candidates typically enter this role with four years of relevant education and work experience.
That path to qualification would typically include:
• Four or more years of experience in social services, public safety, crisis response, outreach, or advocacy, working directly with high-risk populations that may have been affected by violence, trauma, or other crisis situations and other social determinants of health.
Substitutions:
• Two or more years post-secondary education in Public Safety, Emergency Management, Human Services, Public Health, or related degrees, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two years of experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license. CPR/First Aid certification and NARCAN training or completion within 6 months of hire may be required.
City of Saint Paul
Suite 200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US
