Violence Interrupter

The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Violence Interrupter for the Save Our Streets Bronx Program to prevent neighborhood shootings and killings in the South Bronx, NY. The Violence Interrupter will work with high-risk youth, provide conflict mediation services, and serve as a conduit to the program's Outreach Workers.

Requirements

• Work to intervene in circumstances in which gun violence is likely
• Identify youth who are at-risk for being involved in violent activities and assist them
• Learn about the causes of shootings/killings and assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation
• Form relationships with high-risk individuals and conduct outreach to the community
• Document all contacts with high-risk individuals and report to supervisors

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
• Free basic dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
• 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%
• Mental health care services like Talkspace and Ginger