City Intervention Worker - Temporary

<p data-pasted="true"><strong><u>CITY INTERVENTION WORKER</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p><p><strong>HOURLY RATE: $24.13</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 25.75px; margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li>Responds to call outs for incidents of violence at any time of day, including immediate emergency responses as directed, to provide community resources, advocate for program enrollment, and build relationships; </li><li>Makes initial contact with high-risk individuals and assess and coordinate resources/services; </li><li>Provides referrals to health and wellness services and other suitable agencies; </li><li>Establishes and maintains contacts with community-based service organizations and resources; </li><li>Conducts proactive outreach in identified high-risk areas to identify individuals involved in violence and to build strong relationships with those individuals, residents, businesses, and community groups; </li><li>Establishes and maintains contacts with community-based service organizations, school officials, and resources; collaborate with City and County partners to align efforts and sustain a network of intervention services and violence prevention;</li><li>Ability to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and follow incident protocols.</li></ul><ul style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 25.75px; margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li>Possession of a High School Diploma or GED;<strong> <u>AND</u></strong></li><li>One (1) year of experience working with high-risk populations providing intervention and diversion services;? <strong><u>OR</u></strong></li><li>Possession of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in counseling, social services, or a related field preferred. </li></ul><ul style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 25.75px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license.</li><li>Must successfully complete required pre-employment background.</li></ul><p data-pasted="true"><strong><u>HOW TO APPLY:</u></strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li>Submit City <strong><em>Application for Temporary Employment </em></strong>online at <a href=""> or in-person to the Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Ave, 1<sup>st</sup> Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301. (661) 326-3773. </li><li>Read and follow <strong><em>all</em></strong> instructions on the application. Provide <strong><em>all</em></strong> requested information. Explain all gaps in employment. Be sure to detail your relevant experience. </li><li>Due to limited resources, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. Be assured that all applications are reviewed and remain on file for six months. Qualified applications are referred to the hiring department as openings occur. The hiring department will interview qualified applicants and make the hiring decision. </li><li>Please advise Human Resources staff if you need special accommodations for any part of the application process. </li><li>All job offers are contingent on the applicant passing a <strong><em>pre-employment background check, TB test, and drug screen.</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Note: </em></strong>Temporary employment may not exceed 960 hours in any 12-month period. </li></ul>

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