Program Manager, BIVO (Brownsville In, Violence Out)

CAMBA•New York, NY

7d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA's Brownsville In, Violence Out (BIVO) Program is part of the NYC Crisis Management System (CMS), a city-wide effort coordinated by the Mayor’s Office to Prevent Gun Violence (OPGV) within the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to reduce gun violence and 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. 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 mediating conflicts, changing the mindset of individuals at risk, promoting a community-wide message that shooting is unacceptable, and organizing resource fairs with the 73rd precinct to provide additional support to Brownsville residents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.)
Three years of applicable experience in a human services field and/or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 additional years of experience with Cure Violence work/model is preferred.
Experience working with NYC Crisis Management System is a plus.
Experience supervising formerly incarcerated individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more programs which require contact with internal and/or external clients and/or the community.
Has understanding of all aspects of contract requirements and communicate this understanding to staff.
Participate in program design.