Position Description:
To work directly with the Milwaukee Health Department Office of Violence Prevention (MHD/OVP), the community residents, businesses, and other community-based organizations to implement the Cure Violence Model. Skilled OW's are a key ingredient to the success of this initiative and are essential in helping to facilitate positive change among high-risk individuals, focusing on age group 14-35. Work directly with the 414Life/Cure Violence Team and the community to prevent shootings. To establish a "Credible" reputation in the community focusing on "High-Risk" individuals to gain a rapport of trust. Maintain a caseload of participants and work closely with them to assist them in improving their quality of life and empowering them by connecting them with valuable resources. Primary Functions
Preferred Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday 2pm - 10pm
Position Requirements:
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Candidate may not have pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, experience and/or training in crisis intervention, knowledge of Milwaukee communities. Candidates must maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license and insurance throughout employment. Good driving record preferred. Why MCW? For a full list of positions see: For a brief overview of our benefits see: Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. #LI-FL1
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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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