GVRS Intervention Specialist - Community Support & Crisis

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Optional life insurance

AD&D insurance

FSA plans

Job summary

The Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) Intervention Specialist works within the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to deliver targeted, evidence-based support for youth and adults facing behavioral and social challenges. You will assess risk, plan services, and collaborate with families and partners to improve outcomes and promote stability.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, documentation, and advocating for participants across school, court, and community

Qualifications

• Ability to assess behavioral, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Develop and monitor tailored intervention plans.
• Provide direct one-on-one and group interventions using evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify GVRS participants' needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans.
• Provide direct one-on-one and group interventions and crisis support.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community providers to support participants.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention planning

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Documentation

Advocacy

Job description

The Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) Intervention Specialist works within the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to deliver targeted, evidence-based support for youth and adults facing behavioral and social challenges. You will assess risk, plan services, and collaborate with families and partners to improve outcomes and promote stability.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, documentation, and advocating for participants across school, court, and community