Violence Interrupter
Center for Justice InnovationNew York, New York, United States
Posted January 16, 2026
52240 - 55700 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.
Job Description
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