Violence Interruption Supervisor, Cloverleaf

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health in Houston, TX seeks a Violence Interruption Supervisor to lead a team of credible messengers aimed at preventing violence in Cloverleaf and surrounding areas. You will supervise, train, and coordinate interventions, working with community groups, law enforcement and service providers.

This role requires trauma-informed approach, strong communication, and data reporting to ensure timely responses and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in violence prevention/interruption and case management.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and coordinate community interventions.
• Strong MS Office and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and mentor a team of outreach specialists/credible messengers, overseeing day-to-day operations and interventions.
• Coordinate field observations and incident reviews to refine intervention strategies.
• Maintain program data and deliver timely reports on performance.
• Engage with community partners and law enforcement to support safety initiatives.
• Provide trauma-informed support to victims and families and build community trust.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice/ Psychology/ Sociology/ Public Health

Job description

If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department’s cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community’s health and well-being.

• Transparency-We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.


• Integrity-Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.


• Respect- We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.


• Impact- We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.


• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals

Position Overview:

Under the Direction of the Division of Community Health and Violence Prevention Services, the Violence Interruption Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing a team of credible messengers/violence interrupters to prevent and reduce violence in the community. This role involves direct supervision, training, and coordination efforts to mediate conflicts and engage with individuals at the highest risk of violence. The supervisor will work closely with community organizations, law enforcement and local stake holders to foster a safe environment playing a critical role in helping community members understand patterns of violence. The Violence Interruption Supervisor provides emotional and trauma informed support to victims, perpetrators, their families, and community members. Individuals in this role must also be a credible messenger with established relationships in the target community of Cloverleaf with individuals at the highest risk to be involved in violent incidents.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train and mentor a team of outreach specialists/credible messengers, overseeing day-to-day operations, interventions and conflict resolution efforts in real-time.


• Conduct field observations daily, ensuring effective communication, intervention efforts, and collaboration.


• Review client case notes of staff ensuring accurate reporting and maintenance of program data and service deliverables; submitting daily, weekly, monthly reports as requested.


• Conduct daily meetings with community outreach specialists/credible messengers and agencies to review incidents of violence, assessing interruption efforts to assist in development and implementation of intervention strategies.


• Connect with additional resources from neighboring communities (e.g., gang mediation assistance) to provide needed support and make referrals to partner organizations, when necessary.


• Respond to urgent situations and crises, partnering with law enforcement and community resources, as necessary.


• Build and maintain relationships with community members, organizations and stakeholders to promote program awareness and participation.


• Conduct training sessions focusing on mediation, violence prevention and life skills in local schools and community organizations.


• Assist in identifying, developing and implementing long term safety strategies for participants/victims.


• Other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Professional Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in violence prevention/interruption and case management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and strong relationships in target program areas and neighborhoods (Cloverleaf))


• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Knowledge of case management and data entry


• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment


• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information


• Ability to work well with public and staff members


• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.


• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.


• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.


• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.


• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.


• Management and Finance Skills: This competency focuses on managing human and financial resources, promoting equity and collaboration, and optimizing organizational performance to support effective public health programs.


• Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills: This competency focuses on aligning stakeholders, fostering innovation, and managing change to implement effective public health initiatives that strengthen community health.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. \"See Resume\" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or other related field.

Professional Experience:

• Three years of experience in violence prevention/interruption and case management.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.


• Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 11am to 8pm; however, days and times may change and will involve working evenings and weekends due to the nature of the work and community engagement events.


• Days and hours will depend on the needs of the hospital, community, and division.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment, as well as out in the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely an active role. Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• Work locations may vary and can be reassigned throughout Harris County based on operational needs.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.