Full-time Violence Intervention Specialist

3 weeks ago

Columbus, United States Community for New Direction Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

 

Full-time position and must be able to work on some Saturdays

POSITION SUMMARY:


Grant Funded position. If funding is available the position will be extended. Violence Intervention Specialist will work as a liaison between youth, parents and teachers. Provide high-risk youth with strategies for violence intervention, crisis response actions and promote conflict resolution. Will work with primarily youth and young adults ages 14-23.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Participates as a community liaison and responds to neighborhood, gang, youth and family conflicts within assigned areas, using the Intervention process.
  • Works with youth to provide gang remediation activities, anti-bullying and violence reduction interventions.
  • Mentors and guides youth individually and in groups, while using a behavior management system to shape youth behavior.
  • Addresses conflict with crisis intervention methods such as verbal de-escalation, peace and reframing strategies.
  • Recruits a minimum of 50 youth and young adults ages 14-23.
  • Connects clients to needed services within the community and provides transportation.
  • Maintains appropriate daily, weekly and monthly record keeping and document progress every six months.
  • Participates in staff meetings, committees, attend professional development conferences, trainings, webinars/seminars as needed to as enhance your knowledge, broaden your horizon and obtain continued education.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the overall mission and vision of CND.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social/behavioral sciences or related field is preferred; or a high school diploma or equivalent, with three years of professional experience in the social service field. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.


Additional Eligibility Qualifications Required:

  • Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to learning, creating positive change, and enabling others to learn.
  • Ability to work with diverse population with understanding of basic crime data and trends.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Experience with violence prevention and intervention, street outreach and gang affiliation.


Other Requirements: Must have valid Ohio drivers license; pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Fully Covid-19 vaccinated.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Schedule:


  • 8 hour shift


COVID-19 considerations:

Must be fully Covid 19 vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:


  • Columbus, OH 43205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)


License/Certification:


  • Driver's License (Preferred)


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


Background Check Information 

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. 

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