Community Violence Prevention Specialist

West 4th Strategy•Philadelphia, PA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

We need an experienced Community Violence Prevention Specialist for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Community outreach and violence prevention programs are integral components of the mission of the providing an innovative approach to keeping the community safe by addressing root causes of crime, restoring the community, and preventing future crime. The Violence Prevention Specialist will be a part of a well-respected team that is responsible for community engagement and outreach that promotes public safety and builds trust with citizens in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. You’ll support a variety of violence prevention and intervention projects essential to the goals of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods and Project Safe Childhoods initiatives. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services related field (including, but not limited to, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Education, and Criminal Justice)
At least two years of specialized experience working in the field of juvenile justice, criminal justice, social work, or a youth educational setting
Experience working with social service delivery through community-based, nonprofit, educational organizations, or government agencies
Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team comprised of a diverse group of criminal justice and community stakeholders.
Must interact appropriately, demonstrate sensitivity to vulnerable populations, exercise good judgment, and establish rapport with community members and law enforcement.
U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government

Responsibilities

Assists in building and maintaining relationships with law enforcement agencies, nonprofit entities, schools, and advocacy organizations for the purpose of facilitating community violence prevention, education, intervention, and safety programs.
Creates and disseminates educational resources to parents, youth, schools, law enforcement, and the community at-large.
Collaborates with state, local, and community-based violence prevention programs on initiatives.
Organizes events and services designed to prevent individuals from entering the criminal justice system.
Supports existing and initiates new school-based violence prevention and intervention programs.
Collaborates with schools, parent-teacher groups, nonprofit organizations, and community organizations to provide information and raise awareness about the victimization of children, the dangers of human trafficking, internet crimes against children, and child exploitation.
Organizes and coordinates events and services designed to raise awareness about human trafficking, internet crimes against children, and child exploitation.
Conducts general outreach, fields community inquiries, and surveys the needs of the public through community stakeholder meetings.
Promotes virtual and in person events, in partnership with community stakeholders, ensuring robust attendance.
Evaluates virtual and in person events with attendee post event surveys to improve presentation content and delivery methods.
Coordinates appropriate post-event follow up.