Youth Violence Intervention Specialist — Field & School-Based

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque seeks an Intervention Specialist to provide intensive case management for at-risk youth within the School Based Violence Intervention Program (SBVIP). The role requires on-site school and community-based meetings, with duties split between direct service and administrative tasks.

Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred; background checks will be conducted. The position emphasizes working with clients to address basic needs, develop protective factors, and coordinate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; and three years’ experience in peer related services, case management, substance abuse, corrections, law enforcement, or behavioral health related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Attend necessary staff meetings to identify and intervene with violence-impacted individuals and refer to appropriate services for resources.
• Accompany School Based VIP team on interventions with individuals at high risk to be involved in cycles of violence, gang involvement, weapons use, or substance abuse.
• Develop culturally specific, client-centered case management plans that utilize trauma-informed resources to support program participants and their families.
• Provide intensive case management according to school-based diversion strategies and higher-level management staff.
• Maintain case management documentation in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and ensure confidentiality per FERPA guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Three years’ experience in peer related services

Job description

City of Albuquerque seeks an Intervention Specialist to provide intensive case management for at-risk youth within the School Based Violence Intervention Program (SBVIP). The role requires on-site school and community-based meetings, with duties split between direct service and administrative tasks.

Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred; background checks will be conducted. The position emphasizes working with clients to address basic needs, develop protective factors, and coordinate