About the Organization Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Inc. (SMNF), a non-profit organization was established in 1975. SMNF is the managing entity of the city of Syracuse-owned Syracuse Community Connections located at 401 South Avenue in the city of Syracuse.Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Inc. provides a network of human services throughout Onondaga County. The agency has particular experience in service provision to predominately African American, low-income residents. Through special events, outreach efforts, prevention, intervention, employment, and educational services, support, peer, and mentoring groups, and collaborative programs - people throughout the city and county interact with and benefit from agency services. Description SNUG BackgroundThe SNUG Street Outreach program is an evidence-based, violence reduction initiative that treats gun violence as a disease by identifying its causes and interrupting its transmission. There are 14 SNUG programs across New York State which are funded and supported by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). At each site, outreach teams of credible messengers - individuals who are hired from the communities in which they work and have backgrounds similar to those with whom they aim to connect - mentor the highest-risk youth with an emphasis on conflict mediation and violence prevention.SNUG Social Work/Case Management InitiativeThe SNUG Social Work/Case Management Initiative is an innovative program that will allow the SNUG program to address the trauma experienced by program participants and staff and improve access to victim services in the SNUG cities. By hiring social workers and case managers at all 14 SNUG sites, the program will be equipped to better address the constant exposure to violence that affects youth and families served by the program, their communities, and SNUG staff.Site-Based Social Work Job DescriptionThe SNUG site-based social worker will be joining the existing SNUG team to provide additional supportive services. We are looking to hire a trauma-focused clinical social worker whose skillset and training will complement and enhance the outreach services SNUG currently provides.Please click the link below to learn more about the position:SNUG Video: Responsibilities
- Work as an onsite social worker and member of the SNUG team to support SNUG staff in their current work with high-risk individuals affected by community violence
- Work with victims of community violence and their families and provide them with either short or longer-term therapeutic services
- Work with the SNUG staff to regularly debrief, process traumatic incidents, and manage the day-to-day stress of this work; provide ongoing training for staff and guide their work with clients
- Create onsite programming including support groups for staff, participants, families of homicide victims, etc.
- Supervise a site-based case manager who will assist in providing case management services to all victims of crime
- Respond with SNUG team to violent incidents in the community, attend SNUG outreach events, and make home visits to victims and families when appropriate
- Develop relationships with hospitals and other crime victim service providers in order to ensure crime victims know about and utilize SNUG services; will be required to maintain adequate caseload
- Participate in ongoing trauma training phone calls and weekly onsite clinical supervision
- Adhere to all documentation and database requirements
- Willingness to travel to trainings and conferences including an initial week-long training that may require overnight travel within NYS, and an annual two-and-a-half-day conference in Albany
- Be available to support SNUG team in emergency situations regarding incidents with staff or participants
- Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) when necessary
- Any other relevant duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work from an accredited university (or a master's degree in a related field)
- LMSW (or equivalent) required within 6 months of hire date
- 2+ years of experience working in or near the SNUG target areas desired
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.