Violence Interrupter

The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

To work directly with the Milwaukee Health Department Office of Violence Prevention (MHD/OVP), the community residents, businesses, and other community-based organizations to implement the Cure Violence Model. Skilled Outreach Workers (OWs) are a key ingredient to the success of this initiative and are essential in helping to facilitate positive change among high-risk individuals, focusing on age group 14-35. Work directly with the 414Life/Cure Violence Team and the community to prevent shootings. To establish a “Credible” reputation in the community focusing on “High-Risk” individuals to gain a rapport of trust. Maintain a caseload of participants and work closely with them to assist them in improving their quality of life and empowering them by connecting them with valuable resources.

Requirements

Candidate may not have pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence.
Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, experience and/or training in crisis intervention, knowledge of Milwaukee communities.
Candidates must maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and insurance throughout employment.
High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with at-risk youth, street organizations (gangs), and economically distressed communities

Nice To Haves

Good driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifying and detecting potential shooting events, individuals, and groups at highest risk of involvement in a shooting or killing
Formulating action plans to resolve conflicts
Developing relationships with all key individuals
Meeting with key individuals daily
Helping individuals deal with "in the moment" stressful events or situations without shooting
Mediating conflicts between individuals and/or groups
Preventing larger scale events or retaliatory violence before it occurs
Informing and training individuals and groups on specific strategies to bring about behavior change
Using data to inform all efforts
Documenting all conflict mediations (form provided by MHD/OVP)
Keeping DAILY log documenting all efforts in the Data Base
Attending daily briefings and debr i efings
Attend i ng weekly team meeting
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.