GVRS Intervention Specialist - Crisis and Community Support

Baltimore Convention Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking a GVRS Intervention Specialist to provide targeted support and evidence-based interventions for youth and adults at high risk of gun violence. The role focuses on assessment, individualized service planning, crisis response, and collaboration with families, schools, and community partners.

You will identify risk factors, implement strategic interventions, monitor progress, and ensure participants receive comprehensive, person-centered support across office,

Qualifications

• Assessment of behavioral, emotional, social, and environmental needs of GVRS participants.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans.
• Provide direct one-on-one and group interventions using evidence-based practices.
• Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, case managers, and community providers.
• Track and document progress, maintaining accurate case notes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify behavioral, emotional, social, and environmental needs of GVRS participants.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans.
• Provide direct one-on-one and group interventions using evidence-based practices.
• Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, case managers, and community providers.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and restorative practices when appropriate.
• Track and document progress, maintaining accurate and timely case notes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Connect participants to community resources and supportive services.
• Provide advocacy support within school, court, community, or social service systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards.

Job description

The City of Baltimore is seeking a GVRS Intervention Specialist to provide targeted support and evidence-based interventions for youth and adults at high risk of gun violence. The role focuses on assessment, individualized service planning, crisis response, and collaboration with families, schools, and community partners.

You will identify risk factors, implement strategic interventions, monitor progress, and ensure participants receive comprehensive, person-centered support across office,