Atlas Community Engagement Specialist

POSITION

Living Redemption Community Development Corporation is hiring staff for a community-based violence prevention program that aims to reduce violent recidivism through intensive and voluntary therapeutic services. This program is part of the Atlas initiative and uses the evidence-based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model to engage young people and their families in holistic anti-violence services.
Atlas works to prevent violence by meeting people during a crisis, like a recent arrest or open court case, and connecting them to a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. In collaboration with Atlas, Living Redemption Community Development Corporation is offering FFT to young people at elevated risk for violence in the community, victimization, or a re-arrest. FFT is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed for high-risk youth and young adults referred by the criminal court, juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems. Services are short-term and typically offered in the home, though services can be provided in the office or other community settings.

Living Redemption Community Development Corporation is seeking a Credible Messenger – Community Engagement Specialist for its Atlas Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team. This position reports to the LRCDC FFT Program Director. The Credible Messenger – Community Engagement Specialist is primarily responsible for conducting initial outreach in the community in multiple ways, including in person. The Credible Messenger – Community Engagement Specialist is the first and primary point of contact for potential community referral partners. The Credible Messenger – Community Engagement Specialist will also assist with connecting potential clients with voluntary therapeutic programming and resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• With leadership from the FFT Program Director, develop strategic partnerships with neighborhood CBOs to generate referral and resource partnerships.
• Collaborate with the FFT Program Director on outreach strategies and activities with the community to build awareness of Atlas programming.
• Engage and liaise with the community, including attending evening and weekend community events, conducting outreach, and supporting borough-based initiatives.
• Engage with Atlas Initiative stakeholders, including model developers, and agency referral partners. ● Collaborate with the FFT Program Director and FFT therapists on client engagement planning. ● Assist with crisis intervention, support, and safety planning to program participants as needed. ● Engage with participants’ families and other close connections; provide supportive services and referrals for participants’ families as needed.