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Street Outreach Worker/Part-Time/Bilingual Print ( Apply ufeff Street Outreach Worker/Part-Time/Bilingual Salary $22.77 - $24.21 Hourly Location Rochester, NY Job Type Part-Time Job Number 26DM343ADA08 Department Mayor's Office Opening Date 04/14/2026 Closing Date 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits General Description The incumbent in this position acts as a positive role model by demonstrating positive working relationships with peers, supervisors, volunteers, and professionals. The Street Outreach Worker works with recreation staff, in recreation facilities to deal with gang related issues and other conflicts that could lead to violence. The work is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of higher level staff. The position requires bilingual proficiency to effectively communicate with diverse populations. Employees may be required to work a variety of hours and shifts as demanded. Some work will be conducted in Spanish. Performs related work as required. CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. Typical Work Activities + Visits recreation centers, parks and special events to cultivate relationships with people; + Assists with counseling individuals in understanding their situation, consequences of criminal behavior, and alternatives; + Converses and interacts with persons, individually and in groups, who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior and discuss alternatives, and positive opportunities; + Provides direct intervention to disruptive situations; + Initiates referrals to various community-based services and opportunities; + Communicates with Pathways to Peace 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 full time or part time volunteer experience providing direct services to youth and adults in a human services, educational, recreational sport, or similar setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An active New York State Class D Driver's License at time of appointment. This license must be maintained throughout employment in this title. Car available for daily use. 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. Employer City of Rochester (NY) Address 30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614 Phone 585-428-7115 Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email