Intervention Specialist

About Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI)KAVI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate interpersonal violence from the lives of young people through advocacy, peer leadership, community mobilization, and social justice.KAVI promotes community wellness and healing by operating high-impact youth violence prevention and intervention programs in Brooklyn. Our programs take place in hospital-based, school, and community settings. We are building a team of individuals willing to work hard, be creative, build on opportunities, and think out of the box.About the UCS Firearm Youth Intervention ProgramThis program is a dedicated intervention pipeline specifically designed for court-involved youth referred by the Unified Court System (UCS) Youth Part judges, Resource Coordinators, and probation officers. Grounded in a trauma-informed, public health framework, the program provides comprehensive alternatives to gun violence by delivering intensive mentoring, therapeutic services, case management, and resource navigation to high-risk young people in Brooklyn.Job Description:KAVI is seeking part-time Credible-Messenger Mentorscommunity members whose personal histories, resilience, and lived experience mirror the challenges faced by our court-involved participants. Mentors build deep, authentic relationships of trust, guiding youth away from violence and toward positive community engagement, personal stability, and healing.Build deep, trust-based relationships with assigned youthAccompany the youth to their court hearings in the Youth PartModel healthy decision-making, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution skillsCollaborate closely with the program's Case Managers and LCSWsConduct regular, supportive outreach to participants parents or guardiansAttend bi-weekly multidisciplinary team case conferences to provide feedback on participant engagement, progress, and emerging barriers.Qualifications & Competencies Personal lived experience of justice involvement, direct exposure to community gun violence, or related systemic traumaAbility to strictly maintain participant confidentiality, respect ethical program guidelines, and navigate professional boundaries with court-involved youth.Experience working with youth and preferably in a court settingAble to engage and work with individuals and organizations of diverse backgroundsEmpathetic communication skills and behaviorsSolution-oriented, able to think creatively to address challenges and obstacles Flexibility and willingness to adjust and respond to changing situations. Connections to education, workforce development and youth development organizations and opportunities is a plusKAVI Background clearance is required for this position Compensation: This position is budgeted for an hourly rate of $20-$25 an hour. How to Apply: How to Apply: Apply via Careers at KAVI - Kings Against Violence Initiative or send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io and include the position title in the subject line. KAVI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. KAVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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