AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program is seeking to fill Full-Time and Part-Time community organizer positions. AMUS is working to implement initiatives to increase public safety and decrease victimization in targeted neighborhoods throughout the City of Detroit. These initiatives are designed to; improve levels of neighborhood guardianship, reduce victim attractiveness and susceptibility, use technology for crime mapping and analysis, as well as increase neighborhood communication on matters of public safety. Community organizers work with neighborhood residents to create block clubs, start citizen patrols, board up vacant properties, clear safe pathways for students who walk to school, implement crime prevention strategies and more. Members also network and build coalitions with community organizations including; community development corporations, schools, church groups, and police precincts.
Service Activities
Facilitate and attend block club meetings, perform community patrols, board up vacant properties, leaflet, implement crime prevention strategies, perform home safety assessments, VIN etch vehicles, communty surveying.
Community Need Addressed
Community guardianship and engagement around public safety.
Position Outcomes
Increase public safety and decrease victimization in targeted neighborhoods throughout the city of Detroit
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
public speaking, professional development, non-profit experience
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment