Violence Interrupter (Cherry Hill)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

1d•$24

About The Position

Safe Streets is an evidence-based violence prevention and interruption program that works to reduce shootings and homicides in high violence areas, operated by Catholic Charities in collaboration with the Baltimore City Department of Health and the Mayor’s Office for Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Catholic Charities of Baltimore Safe Streets is currently seeking a Violence Interrupter that will assist Safe Streets sites in by providing conflict mediation services throughout the targeted Baltimore City neighborhoods or housing applications, process, and reporting. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 10 AM - 6:30PM 40 hours a week.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Must be willing to pursue GED throughout employment as required).
Experience working with at-risk youth and gang members.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience and/or training in crisis intervention.
Knowledge of Baltimore communities.

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.
Mediating conflicts between individuals and/or groups.
Documenting all conflict mediations (form provided by Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE)
Canvass in target area to build rapport and establish presence.
Perform other duties as assigned.