Violence Interrupter Supervisor

Center for Justice Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Talkspace

Ginger

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Center for Justice Innovation seeks a Violence Interrupter Supervisor for the SOS Bronx program. The role involves supervising a team of interrupters, coordinating canvassing, and ensuring thorough documentation while engaging with at-risk youth and community groups in the South Bronx.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in the field, familiarity with the Mott Haven and Morrisania areas, and strong mediation skills. Flexible schedule with evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher; 3–4 years of relevant experience.
• Formerly incarcerated or prior justice system experience encouraged.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict mediation skills.
• Knowledge of South Bronx area including Mott Haven and Morrisania.
• Ability to walk long distances (30 blocks).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Violence Interrupters in Morrisania, Bronx.
• Create canvassing schedules and ensure staff presence.
• Maintain documentation of all contacts with high-risk individuals.
• Intervene in situations likely to escalate violence.
• Build relationships with youth, residents, and community groups.
• Attend trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Violence prevention experience

Experience 3-4 years

Knowledge of South Bronx area

At-risk youth engagement

Excellent communication

Interpersonal/mediation skills

MS Office / computer skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building with high-risky

Experience in criminal justice system

Education

Associates degree or higher

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bronx Community Justice Center (BxCJC), one of the Center's newest projects, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts.

The Bronx Community Justice Centeris seeking a Violence Interrupter Supervisorfor the Save Our Streets Bronx Program. Reporting to the Program Manager, Community Safety, the Violence Interrupter Supervisor will work individually and as a team to prevent neighborhood shootings and killings. They provide conflict mediation services and serve as conduits to the program’s Outreach Workers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise a team of Violence Interrupters in Morrisania, Bronx;
• Create canvassing schedules and ensure staff presence in the neighborhood;
• Ensure all data and documentation is completed by staff;
• Work to intervene in circumstances in which gun violence is likely, including possible retaliation;
• Identify youth who are at-risk for being involved in violent activities and assist them;
• Learn about the causes of shootings/killings in order to assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups (e.g., working with the community, outreach programs to gain information that may be helpful in preventing additional killings);
• Form relationships with the people who are at the highest risk to experience violence in the community, as well as the people who know them;
• Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups;
• Talk to residents in the area of Mott Haven or Morrisania, including public housing sites, about potential conflicts and assist in preventing them;
• Participate in organizing responses to shootings and increasing visibility when shootings/killings take place;
• Work with community partners to identify and diffuse “hot spots” for shootings and violence;
• Report to the S.O.S. Bronx Violence Interrupter Supervisor and Program Manager and keep them informed of all relevant community activities;
• Maintain documentation ofall contacts with high-risk individuals;
• Ensure that all documentation is completed by staff forshootings and other acts of violence that are prevented;
• Manage responsesto shootings in other communities, when necessary;
• Distribute public education materials to targeted audience;
• Distribute information about community events and important resources;
• Attend, participate and complete all program trainings;
• Attend and help facilitate community events and shooting responses;
• Attend weekly staff meetings and other team meetings, as required;
• Attend and participate in all Bronx Community Justice Center trainings, meetings, workshops and conferences as required and assigned by supervisors;
• Facilitate workshops and make presentations at schools and secure detention centers a needed;
• Communicate with Supervisor and Team effectively; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Individuals who are formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply;
• Associates (or higher) with a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience required;
• An in-depth knowledge and familiarity of the South Bronx Mott Haven and Morrisania, with particular focus on Mott Haven: Adams, St. Mary’s, Moore and Betances Houses, Morrisania: Forest and McKinley is highly preferred;
• Familiarity with the South Bronx area preferred;
• Experience and knowledge of at-risk youth and gang involvement, with a commitment to stopping violence and working towards positive community change;
• Knowledge of street sets, crews, gangs and or groups;
• The ability to communicate with and build positive relationships with high-risk youth;
• Comfort managing a large number of diverse tasks;
• Able to walk 30 blocks or more on a regular basis;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office required; and
• Strong team skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Position Location:

South Bronx, New York

Position Type:

Full-Time - 35 hours/week. Evenings and weekend hours (MUST be able to work a flexible schedule of late nights, over-nights, holidays and weekends.)

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position is $31.04 - $37.08 per hour, annually equivalent to $56,500 - $67,500based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basicdental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.