Street Outreach Worker / Part-Time

Salary : $22.77 - $24.21 Hourly

Location : Rochester, NY

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 25DM224ADA36

Department : Mayor's Office

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Description

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See "" Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Typical Work Activities

• Visits recreation centers, parks, and special events to cultivate relationships with citizens;
• Assists with counseling individuals in understanding their situation, consequences of criminal behavior, and alternatives;
• Interacts with individual citizens and groups, who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior, discuss positive alternatives and opportunities;
• Provides direct intervention to disruptive situations;
• Initiates referrals to various community-based services and professionals;
• Communicates with Pathways and Recreation Management, and Crisis Intervention units regarding arising situations; Writes reports regarding daily interventions and contacts;
• May visit homes referred by police officers, probation officers, parents, schools, neighbors, or other sources to assess home situation and parent and sibling relationships;
• Works with staff on resolving issues and conflicts that develop at City Recreation Facilities and Programs;
• Attends meetings regarding programs and community initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; PLUS

Six months of paid or volunteer experience providing direct services to citizens in a human services, educational, recreational sport, or similar setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver's License at time of application.

This license must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Willingness to work a variety of hours and shifts as needed.

For full-time employees :

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees :

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.