Violence Intervention Specialist - Community Mediation

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Violence Intervention Specialist to advance the CAP-VIP program in Largo, MD. This role focuses on disrupting cycles of violence, identifying at-risk individuals, and delivering culturally appropriate mediation and social support.

The specialist will engage vulnerable communities, maintain contact throughout involvement, and coordinate with social workers and navigators to connect participants with essential resources.

Qualifications

• Experience providing mediation and violence prevention services to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively across cultures and languages.
• Proven ability to engage participants and maintain ongoing support throughout program involvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage participants for CAP-VIP services.
• Refer to Social Worker/Case Worker/Navigator as appropriate.
• Ensure access to resources and follow-up welfare checks.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations and leaders.
• Attend CAP-VIP meetings and participate in violence prevention efforts.

Skills

Violence intervention

Crisis communication

Community outreach

Rapport building

Cultural competency

Education

Cure Violence Training

NNHVIP Certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Violence Intervention Specialist to advance the CAP-VIP program in Largo, MD. This role focuses on disrupting cycles of violence, identifying at-risk individuals, and delivering culturally appropriate mediation and social support.

The specialist will engage vulnerable communities, maintain contact throughout involvement, and coordinate with social workers and navigators to connect participants with essential resources.