Violence Interrupter

Sabathani Community Center • Minneapolis, MN

143d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

A typical day as Sabathani’s Violence Interrupter provides an opportunity to perform conflict mediation services within designated area(s). Responsibilities will include the following: Detecting potential shooting events and identifying individuals at highest risk of involvement in a shooting or killing. Formulating action plans to resolve conflicts. Developing relationships with key individuals and meeting with them on a daily basis. Coaching individuals on how to handle stressful events without shooting. Mediating conflicts between individuals and/or groups. Preventing retaliatory violence before it occurs. Informing and training individuals and groups on specific strategies to bring about behavior change. Maintaining all required documentation within the Cure Violence Global database. Keeping a daily log documenting all efforts as required in the database. Attending daily briefings and debriefings. Attending weekly team meetings. Submitting all required documents and reports as scheduled.

Requirements

• You have a High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• You have four years of experience in youth development, violence prevention, and case management.
• You have extensive experience working with at-risk youth and adults.
• You have excellent communication skills and demonstrate proficiency in writing.
• You demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures.
• You have knowledge of legal guidelines when it comes to understanding laws and ethical standards in outreach work.
• You possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations and propose practical solutions.
• You demonstrate an understanding of local resources and programs and have the ability to connect clients to resources.
• You have strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• You are skilled at de-escalating conflicts and offering solutions in crises.
• You have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Sabathani’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Responsibilities

• Detecting potential shooting events and identifying individuals at highest risk of involvement in a shooting or killing.
• Formulating action plans to resolve conflicts.
• Developing relationships with key individuals and meeting with them on a daily basis.
• Coaching individuals on how to handle stressful events without shooting.
• Mediating conflicts between individuals and/or groups.
• Preventing retaliatory violence before it occurs.
• Informing and training individuals and groups on specific strategies to bring about behavior change.
• Maintaining all required documentation within the Cure Violence Global database.
• Keeping a daily log documenting all efforts as required in the database.
• Attending daily briefings and debriefings.
• Attending weekly team meetings.
• Submitting all required documents and reports as scheduled.

Benefits

• $26.44 per hour
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays
• competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short- and long-term disability insurance
• SCC sponsors a retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees