Anti-Violence Trauma/Coordinator (BIPS)

PHMC•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anti-Violence and Trauma Coordinator supports Bridge Intensive Prevention Services (BIPS), an after-school program serving at-risk youth ages 10–19 and their families in West Philadelphia. The coordinator supports gun violence prevention and community engagement by providing trauma-informed assistance, intensive case management, mentoring, advocacy, conflict mediation, and coordinated services for youth at elevated risk of violence. The role also builds partnerships with residents, service providers, law enforcement, faith leaders, and community organizations; organizes outreach and violence prevention activities; and helps connect youth and families with resources. The position is based at 4601 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19139, with required travel to community locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The coordinator must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, current auto insurance, access to a vehicle, and a good driving record. A bachelor’s degree is required, as are experience working with at-risk youth and experience or training in crisis intervention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of and experience working with at-risk youth ages 10–19, including those affected by substance use, trauma, and mental health challenges.
Experience providing trauma-informed care to at-risk youth and their families, and training in crisis intervention.
Ability to travel and work directly in communities experiencing active violence.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, current auto insurance, access to a vehicle, and a good driving record.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity to racial, cultural, and socioeconomic differences, with the ability to adapt interventions to diverse needs.
Knowledge of Philadelphia’s social service system and community resources available to youth and families.
Ability to build relationships with youth involved in gangs, community advocates, law enforcement, and public officials.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed support to youth affected by gun violence and other forms of physical violence.
Deliver intensive case management, mentoring, and advocacy for youth at highest risk of violence, including youth involved in the juvenile justice system, and coordinate school-based services.
Mediate conflicts that could escalate to gun violence and help youth develop attitudes and behaviors that reduce their risk of experiencing or engaging in violence.
Collaborate with local partners to promote a consistent, community-wide message against gun violence.
Build and maintain relationships with service providers, law enforcement, faith leaders, and community organizations to connect youth and families with appropriate resources.
Develop and implement a community mobilization plan that engages residents in violence prevention and promotes community norms that discourage gun violence.
Organize community outreach events, coordinate responses to shootings in the service area, and participate in violence prevention initiatives with partner organizations.
Maintain frequent contact with youth, families, support networks, and service providers through home visits, site visits, and telephone outreach.
Refer youth and families to community services and follow up to support access and engagement.
Coordinate weekly on-site individual and group services, facilitate youth support groups, and support program activities as needed.
Help develop BIPS’s anti-violence social media presence and create and distribute violence prevention educational materials.
Support on-site youth supervision and engagement.
Transport program participants in the BIPS van when the designated driver is absent.
Assist youth with court-ordered requirements, including essays, book reports, and community service placements.
Meet weekly with the Program Director and Site-Based Coordinator to plan programming and develop strategies to improve program delivery.
Assist the Site-Based Coordinator in organizing trips for program participants.
Participate in service plan meetings as needed.
Attend required case consultations, staff meetings, and trainings.
Maintain accurate, timely case records and enter progress notes in the CBPS database.
Perform additional administrative duties assigned by the Program Director to support program operations and growth.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail; maintain confidentiality and ethical standards; work independently and collaboratively; practice cultural humility; and use an empathetic, patient, nonjudgmental approach.