Community Safety Coordinator

Breakthrough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Safety Coordinator to lead initiatives aimed at reducing firearm violence. This role involves collaborating with various community stakeholders, overseeing funding for victim assistance, and developing strategic action plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in violence prevention and community organizing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering safe environments. Join a dedicated team focused on making a tangible impact in the community and driving positive change through innovative violence reduction strategies.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation Days

Personal Days

Sick Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years in violence prevention or community organizing.
• Experience in facilitating coalitions and managing partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee community-based strategies to reduce firearm violence.
• Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders and law enforcement.

Skills

Community organizing

Violence prevention strategies

Project management

Data analysis

Public policy advocacy

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, social work, or related field

Master's degree in public policy, social work, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Community Safety Coordinator

Reports to: Community Relations Director

FLSA Code: Full-time, Exempt

Hours: 40-hour workweek; occasional weekends and evening hours as needed

Program Area: Violence Prevention (VP)

Location: Men’s Center, 402 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

Position Summary

The Community Safety Coordinator will oversee the development and implementation of community-based strategies to reduce firearm violence in high-impact areas. This role involves convening and facilitating collaboration between non-profit organizations, community stakeholders, and law enforcement to create and implement Community Safety Action Plans. The Program Manager will ensure effective oversight of victim assistance funding and develop strategic recommendations for resource allocation to support community revitalization and violence reduction efforts.

Essential Responsibilities/Functions

Program Coordination & Community Collaboration

• Convene and facilitate regular meetings with nonprofit RPSA grantees, local organizations, and community stakeholders to develop violence reduction strategies.
• Build consensus among stakeholders on action plans and policy recommendations to the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) and local law enforcement
  
  
  

Strategic Planning & Policy Development

• Lead the development of Community Safety Action Plans, incorporating community input, crime data, and evidence-based strategies.
• Oversee the distribution and impact of RPSA victim assistance funding to ensure effective support for individuals affected by firearm violence.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the OFVP and policymakers regarding the allocation of violence prevention and community restoration resources.
  
  
  

Data, Evaluation, & Reporting

• Monitor and assess program effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and community feedback.
• Prepare reports on violence prevention initiatives for the Illinois General Assembly and other stakeholders.
• Identify trends and emerging issues related to firearm violence and recommend data-informed interventions.
  
  
  

Community Engagement & Public Advocacy

• Lead public outreach efforts to increase community involvement and trust in violence prevention programs.
• Advocate for policies that support sustainable community safety and gun violence reduction.
• Facilitate training and capacity-building workshops for community organizations and service providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

Demonstrated Values

• Independently follows agency policy and procedures
• Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
• Identifies and resolves difficult issues
• Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
• Promote customer care through all actions and behaviors
• Works effectively with diverse staff, communities and population served
• Maintain a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy during stressful situations.
• A passion for the mission of Breakthrough
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, social work, criminal justice, or a related field OR minimum 3+ years of experience in violence prevention, community organizing, public policy, or nonprofit program management.
• Proven experience in facilitating coalitions, managing partnerships, and engaging diverse community stakeholders.
• Expertise in violence intervention strategies, trauma-informed approaches, and restorative justice practices.
• Strong project management, budget oversight, and grant compliance experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Flexibility and team-oriented
• Experience with Microsoft Office, as well as the willingness to become proficient in other software packages and programs
• Valid driver’s license
  
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in public policy, social work, criminal justice, or a related field
• Experience working with government agencies, law enforcement, or policy advocacy organizations.
• Familiarity with Illinois’ Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) and Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) funding mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to use data analytics and community assessments to guide decision-making
• East Garfield Park (EGP) community resident
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy during stressful situations.
• Prepare accurate reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  
  
  

SUPERVISION

• Community Safety Assistant
• Direction received from the Community Relations Director
  
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Equipment Used

The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.

Safety Requirements

Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.

Benefits

• Medical - We offer group medical benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO plan. We pay the full cost of an employee single coverage. There is a cost per pay period for coverage for family (i.e., employee plus spouse; employee plus child(ren) or employee plus spouse and child(ren).
• Dental - We offer group dental benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO. This is an employee paid benefit.
• Vision - We offer group vision benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. This is an employee paid benefit.
• Life - Through UnitedHealthcare, we offer full-time employees term life insurance to the employee’s family in case of death. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
• Short and long-term disability - If you become disabled, UnitedHealthcare provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance to full-time employees. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
• 401 (k) Plan - We offer a 401(k) plan which is a tax-deferred annuity to assist full-time employees in planning for retirement. We match 50% of your contribution up to a total of 3% of your base salary.
• Section 125 Plan (FSA) - Through TASC, we allow full-time employees to make contributions toward premiums for medical insurance, out-of-pocket medical expenses, dependent care expenses, and/or transit and parking on a “before tax” rather than an “after tax” basis.
• Vacation Days - Full-time employees in this position are eligible to accrue vacation days at a rate of 6.67 – 13.33 days per month based on tenure with the organization.
• Personal Days - Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 3 personal days annually, pro-rated in year one.
• Sick Days - Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 10 sick days annually, pro-rated in year one.
  
  
  

Compensation

$55,000-$60,000