Violence Interrupter Supervisor, BIVO Cure Violence Program North

CAMBA•New York, NY

9d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA's Brownsville In, Violence Out (BIVO) Program is part of the NYC Crisis Management System (CMS). CMS is the city-wide effort coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of to Prevent Gun Violence (OPGV) within the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to reduce gun violence and address its impact on communities. BIVO works with 16 – 24 year old at risk youths who are or may have potentially been involved in street violence, community residents, businesses and community-based organizations to implement the Cure Violence Model. The Cure Violence model is a community-based public health approach to preventing gun violence that is replicated in numerous large cities around the country and internationally. This program will focus on a defined area identified as a program service area in Brownsville, Brooklyn for shooting violence within the 73rd Precinct. The program works to prevent gun violence by: 1) mediating conflicts that may end in gun violence, 2) changing the mindset of individuals who are most at risk of being victims or perpetrators of violence, and 3) working closely with a broad coalition of local partners to promote a visible community-wide message that shooting is unacceptable behavior 4) helping organize Brownsville Safety Alliance resource fairs with the 73rd precinct to provide additional support to Brownsville residents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) and two years of applicable experience in a human services field and/or equivalent experience.
Experience working with NYC Crisis Management System is a plus.
Experience supervising formerly incarcerated individuals is a plus.
Significant program management experience (i.e., supervising staff, monitoring budgets, documenting activities and outcomes, meeting program goals, etc.); and proven community organizing abilities.
Equally at home conversing with gang members, community activists, law enforcement personnel, and public officials.
Subject to a criminal background check and random drug testing.
No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence or history thereof.
Strong knowledge of the Brownsville community.
Experience working with court-involved young adults.
Experience working with staff with criminal justice histories preferred.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 additional years of experience with Cure Violence work/model is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the smooth day-to-day running, coordination and supervision of all program-related staff and services in accordance with all program goals, targets, and performance outcomes and all CAMBA and program policies, procedures, and protocols.