This position is assigned to the Mayor's Office, Office of Violence Prevention whose primary objective is to interact with and counsel individuals who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior, discuss positive alternatives and opportunities. Related work is performed as required.
CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.
- Interacts with and counsels individuals who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior, discuss positive alternatives and opportunities;
- Assists in mediating high-level street conflicts, and referring and guiding selected residents through the processes of social, behavioral, educational, employment, and other various support services, etc.;
- Provides direct intervention to disruptive situations;
- Develops relationships for the purposes of referral with service delivery providers, particularly education, behavioral health and employment, and training agencies and resources;
- Initiates referrals to various community-based services and professionals;
- Communicates with co-workers assigned to the Violence Prevention Services Unit units regarding arising situations;
- Writes reports regarding daily interventions and contacts;
- May visit homes referred by police officers, probation officers, parents, schools, neighbors, or other sources to assess home situation and parent and sibling relationships;
- Attends meetings regarding programs and community initiatives;
- Other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or Equivalent; AND two (2) years of violence prevention/intervention (interruption) experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current valid NYS Class D Operator’s license.
The license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.