What are the responsibilities and job description for the Violence Interrupter position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Full-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: Violence Interrupter provides conflict mediation services with a designated target area.
- Violence Interrupters are expected to work 40 hours per week according to site specific hours.
- Duties of the Violence Interrupter include but are not limited to:
- Detecting potential shooting events and identify individuals at the highest risk of involvement in a shooting or a killing, will formulate action plans to resolve conflicts, develop relationships with key individuals and meet with them daily, coach individuals on how to handle stressful events without shooting, mediate conflicts between groups and individuals, prevent retaliatory violence before it occurs, train individuals and groups specific strategies to bring about behavior change, document daily log of all efforts as required in the designated database, attend daily briefings and debriefings, attend team meetings weekly, and submit all required documents and reports as scheduled by OEMII
Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- Four (4) years of experience in youth development, violence prevention, and/or case management.
- Extensive experience working with at-risk youth and adults.
- Excellent communication and writing skills
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
