Community Incident Intervention Specialist (Part-Time)

Salary : $27.30 - $35.07 HourlyLocation : Brooklyn Park, MNJob Type : Grant-Funded Part-Time (Up to 20-29 Hours)Job Number : 2025-00014-LDDepartment : PoliceOpening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM CentralVacancies : 6Address : City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MNPosting Type : Open to the publicPosition Summary Brooklyn Park Police Department is looking for passionate, highly motivated, and team-oriented individuals who have a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people in Brooklyn Park. This position works with the Community Intervention Unit within the Police Department to : Re-imagine public safety by interrupting the cycle of community violence through the utilization of violence intervention best practicesCreate connections and build relationships that engage youth and their familiesSupport internal and external partners to provide promotion, prevention, and intervention services to ensure the decrease of negative interactions that impact the health and wellbeing of the youth population in Brooklyn ParkIdentify and connect with vulnerable at-risk youth to prevent reaching a crisis stage that would result in harm to themselves and / or othersEliminate utilizing the juvenile justice system by guiding youth who are experiencing a crisis, to an alternative pathway consisting of treatment and care management to promote a healthy and successful lifestyleWork to identify and remove systems of inequity that hinder the growth and promotion of positive connectionsThe Community Intervention Unit creates, assesses, and maintains plans and services designed to monitor the progress and needs of the community.The Community Incident Intervention Specialist position is heavily centered around being a positive presence in the community focused on preventing crime. Successful candidates should be able to identify, connect, and influence individuals who are at risk of being involved in crime and be motivated to engage the community. This position is highly mobile in the community, with prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting and is very active in engaging community members at some of the most highly trafficked areas of the city during all months of the year.This position will work under the general supervision of the Community Intervention Manager and is a member of a results-oriented staff that works together to develop innovative service delivery methods and programs focused on quality partnerships and service to the Brooklyn Park community.NOTE : This is a part-time, grant-funded position working 20-29 hours per week with funding secured through 12 / 31 / 2025. Funding beyond that time cannot be guaranteed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides youth skills awareness and outreach support services to young people in the city of Brooklyn Park by connecting and engaging youth along with their families to provide resources and opportunities in the community that promote successful lifestyles.Trained and capable of providing intervention throughout the communities of Brooklyn Park.Creates and maintains partnership with several community-based organizations / agencies and participates in the staffing reflection of the evening to address issues, understand the needs of the youth attending, and follow up with Brooklyn Park Police if needed.Reviews, prepares, and maintains documentation of shift actions, needs, and information for review by Community Intervention Manager and team members.Documents a summary of activity at the Brooklyn Park Police department. Summary should include team interactions, addressing outreach concerns, patterns of behavior noticed, and all pertinent information for the next shift.Maintains presence in designated locations and establish a contact each shift to communicate with the Community Intervention Manager or Police Department representative on a shared text / call communication tool to prevent and intervene with youth behavior as needed.Coordinates and provides outreach support for youth assigned by the Community Intervention Manager and / or Juvenile Unit Sergeant.Creates a line of communication and trust with businesses, residents, and community members while in the locations they are working (ex. Walking into stores in a strip mall and introducing themselves as part of an intervention team).Attends reoccurring meetings with other agencies in order to gather intelligence that may impact the city.Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum and Desired QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.Specialized training in forensics, criminal justice, business management, public administration, statistics, or closely related field.ExperienceFive (5) years of experience in community intervention work.EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.Licenses / CertificationsAbility to use software that may include Microsoft programs.Continuous learning in racial equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility space.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward continuous improvement. Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.Ability to act calmly, rationally, decisively, and tactfully in dynamic situations. Ability to be organized, multi-task, passionate, work-driven, and creative. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both in verbal and written formats including effective public speaking and presentation skills and technique.Skilled in written, oral and interpersonal communication and organization.Desired Qualifications Previous experience working with diverse populations.Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Laotian, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s)Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsProlonged periods of walking, standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbingOffice environment; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions.Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 10 to 50 pounds regularly / occasionally.Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.Selection ProcessThe selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience and / or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you have. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home. Our Vision, Values and Goals Additional InformationAnticipated Work Schedule : Part-time, non-exempt, non-union, grant-funded position subject to a flexible schedule 20-29 hours per week that will include evening and weekend hours. Shifts will begin at approximately 3 : 00 p.m.Anticipated Hiring Wage : Pay range is $27.30 - 35.07 per hour, depending on qualifications.We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to) : people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at humanresources@brooklynpark.org.Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including : Vacation New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per yearSick Leave Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulationHolidays 12 paid holidays per year 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approvalHealth Insurance : Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per weekDental Insurance Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified planLife Insurance The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group ratesDisability Insurance Short-term disability insurance available at group rates Long-term disability insurance available at group rates Retirement Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer / employee contributions) Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savingsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral servicesFitness Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offeredDirect Deposit (mandatory) Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on paydayRegular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits : Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate Decreasing Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account(s) Deferred Compensation, if enrolled. Seasonal / Temporary employees Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.01 Which best describes your highest level of education in the areas of youth development, education, social sciences or related field? No degree High school diploma or equivalent Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Degree in unrelated field 02 Which level best describes your previous experience working in youth program or intervention services? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 or more years 03 Which level best describes your previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 or more years 04 Which level best describes your previous experience in working with trauma-exposed youth? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 or more years 05 What techniques have you found most useful in violence intervention work and why? Please write "NA" if you have little to no experience in this specific area. 06 What, if any, experience do you have with identifying, building and maintaining community partnerships? None Minimal Some experience A lot of experience 07 If you listed any form of experience with identifying, building, and maintaining community partnerships, please explain : 08 What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park? None apply Current Brooklyn Park Resident Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park BrookLynk Alumni Other 09 If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park. 10 Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply) Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Vietnamese Laotian None of the above 11 If you are fluent in other languages than what is listed above, please list the language(s). 12 Which veteran's preference points, if any, are you claiming? Not claiming veteran's preference Veteran's preference Disabled veteran's preference Spouse of a deceased veteran Spouse of a disabled veteran` Required Question

Salary : $27 - $35