The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has an exciting opportunity to work with the Community Alliance to Revitalize Our Neighborhood (C.A.R.O.N.); a community based program of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. C.A.R.O.N.'s mission is to promote healthy communities by cultivating the relationship between law enforcement and the community by empowering families with education, knowledge, and resources.
As a Community Worker in the Sheriff’s Office, you will be responsible for assisting departmental staff in the Engagement Unit by performing a variety of support tasks and services. This includes recording and maintaining simple records, reading and writing in English, communicating effectively to establish good relationships with community members, and maintaining positive working relationships with others. You should also demonstrate the ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
The Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement Unit is looking to fill one part-time (no more than 20 hours per week) extra help Community Worker I position in the CARON Program. Fluency in Spanish and possession of a valid driver license are highly preferred.
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Establish trusting relationships with families and individuals within the community to understand their needs and challenges.
- Connect families with available resources, services, and programs that meet their specific requirements.
- Conduct outreach efforts to raise awareness about available resources and facilitate access for underserved communities.
- Work with community leaders, members, and organizations including educators, non-profit organizations, religious groups, business owners, and service providers to expand resource offerings and strengthen community support networks.
- Provide guidance and support to families navigating various systems and services.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of interactions and resource referrals.
- Assist in administrative duties and staff support as needed.
- Motivate residents to participate in CARON initiatives.
- Coordinate and conduct micro-targeted outreach in hard-to-reach communities that traditionally have not been engaged with the Sheriff’s Office.
- Participate in field outreach and education efforts, such as door-to-door canvassing, program registration, flyer distribution, and other events.
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.