Community Violence Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Community Violence Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing trauma-informed intervention and case management services to people injured by community violence. The Village Program is a community violence intervention (CVI) program and hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP). With the intent to reduce crime throughout the Tucson community. The Village Program Specialist will be responsible for navigating health and social services with participants, peer engagement and modeling, group facilitation, and other group activities, with a particular focus on serving young men of color who are survivors of violence both within the HVIP, CVI program, and in the broader community. The Village Program will coordinate services and resources with community agencies, county services, healthcare professionals, and community groups in the city of Tucson. This program is grant-funded by the Department of Justice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

*Demonstrate company’s values at all times.

*Works with the Community Violence Intervention Supervisor to plan, implement and manage community violence intervention programs (CVIPs), hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs), and services that support people injured by violence.

*Respond to referral line and direct all calls appropriately, including providing resource referrals to other agencies/services, if applicable.

*Manage and support standards and data management within Apricot, HMIS, and other data management software and programs.

*Engage participants in the HVIPs and CVIP, providing support and assistance with navigating community resources.

*Works with Community Violence Intervention Supervisor to discuss data entry procedures; review data, and upload information within Apricot data system and any irregular intervals according to established processes and timelines; create and maintain processes for required data entry.

*Facilitate inter-organizational cooperation with community agencies, county services, healthcare professionals, and community groups. This includes CVI and violence prevention presentations to community stakeholders, schools, and other groups.

*Attend trauma informed trainings and workshops locally or nationally.

*Assist with community engagement and outreach methods, including visits to agencies, organizations, and employers to build collaborative partnerships in addition to contributing to community violence prevention initiatives.

*Advocate for participants and act as a liaison with community providers and agencies.

Adhere to strict boundaries and professional ethics in the care of others.

Stay informed on any policy, procedure, or activities that affect the program including accreditation and federal regulations related to funding sources (conditions of awards).

Participate in all required training provided by funding source and Goodwill, as needed.

*Serve as a Goodwill Ambassador in the community and engage in community outreach, resource development, and networking activities to grow and market The Village Program and other Goodwill programs.

Keep Director of Community Engagement and Community Violence Intervention Supervisor informed of unusual and/or crisis situations as they arise.

Ensures all safety rules are adhered to and the general upkeep of the facility meets the standards of Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, Inc.

Reports accidents or injuries immediately.

Other duties as assigned

*Denotes essential functions of position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, preferred

Relevant lived experience with the justice system and/or community engagement

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with at-risk youth and the juvenile justice system, required

Demonstrated commitment to working with youth (ages 12-24), especially boys and young men of color.

Understanding of the impact of violence and trauma on individuals and communities, particularly gun and group violence, preferred.

Ability to work some evenings and weekend hours.

Experience with recruitment and case management, preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Must possess or be able to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card.

Must have reliable transportation, possess a valid AZ driver’s license, current auto insurance and meet Goodwill’s acceptable driving record insurance requirements to travel throughout the Southern Arizona area.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all individuals.