Director, B.R.A.G. (Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence) Northwest Cure Violence

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Job description

About Us:

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

Benefits:
For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

Tuition Assistance Program

Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)

Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)

403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)

Employee in this role may have the option to work remotely depending on program/staff needs

Overview:
JOB SUMMARY:

The Cure Violence Bronx Director works with program staff, community residents, businesses and community-based organizations of all types to implement strategies to reduce and prevent shootings and killings in selected "hot spot" areas within the Bronx 52nd Precinct, which comprises: Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights. The Director assists the Senior Vice President to coordinate regular mobilization and public education activities in addition to assisting the Senior Vice President in supervising other program staff, and conducting community outreach. Actively create and sustain partnerships between community and public safety oriented organizations in NYC neighborhoods to ensure access to existing geographical City Hall initiatives.

TITLE: Director - B.R.A.G. NORTHWEST CURE VIOLENCE

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, B.R.A.G. CURE VIOLENCE

LOCATION: Fordham Road, Bronx, NY

HOURS: 35 Hours/Week, Exempt

MAJOR DUTIES:

• With the Director assist in the implementation of and supervise the CURE Violence Program consistent with contractual mandates, standards, and procedures set by Good Shepherd Services (GSS), the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice's Office to Prevent Gun Violence, and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
• With the Senior Vice President, recruit, screen, and hire culturally appropriate staff utilizing hiring panels.
• With the Senior Vice President independently reach out to community agencies (including faith-based community leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations) and continuously work to establish and strengthen relationships.
• With the Senior Vice President and independently provide program overviews to Precinct Community Councils, Community Boards, and other such agencies as appropriate.
• Assist Senior Vice President in supervising staff, including planning daily and weekly activities for and with staff, to ensure staff are present in places and at times to intervene on the street most effectively.
• With the Senior Vice President and staff, review shootings and other significant violent occurrences to plan immediate community response and other appropriate interventions.
• Investigate the causes of shootings/killings to mediate situations and prevent retaliation between individuals and groups.
• Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with young people, residents, businesses, and community groups including communities of faith and agencies providing services within the catchment area.
• Represent the program at all relevant community meetings and mobilize all to develop coordinated anti-gun/anti-violence messaging.
• With the Senior Vice President.,organize and lead regular mobilization activities within the community, including community events, response to individual shootings, rallies, planning and coordination meetings, and public education activities.
• Assist the Senior Vice President in engaging, motivating, and coordinating the efforts of core and other volunteers.
• Assist the Senior Vice President in developing and distributing public education materials, including flyers, posters, stickers, and social media postings to promulgate a "no guns, no shootings" message.
• Work with the community, other outreach programs and local law enforcement to gain information that may help prevent further violence.
• Document all work, including shootings and acts of violence prevented, case notes, and referrals using an approved database, plus coordinate and review staff documentation.
• Identify youth who are gang members and those at risk for joining gangs and intervene in their lives through case management to aid in solving current problems and preventing future ones.
• Provide clients with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring).
• Attend meetings with law enforcement, prosecution, probation, and agencies such as community boards, providing opportunities to coordinate efforts to reduce violence.
• Maintain regular participation in meetings coordinated by the MOCJ-OPGV, DOHMH, and GSS internal meetings as required.
• Assure that the program is informed by its staff trained in trauma-informed practice (TIP), which may include the adoption of the Sanctuary Model of TIP.

• Facilitate Groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties as described.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Bronx 52nd Precinct neighborhoods
• Residence within the area is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effective community outreach and mobilize community efforts.
• Experience and knowledge of at-risk and gang-involved young people, including skills for working effectively with high-risk teenagers and young adults.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively with all levels of staff, program participants, and community members
• Proficiency with computers and hand-held devices, including the ability to use databases and common office programs
• Ability to work a highly flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk 30 blocks and travel by public transportation.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Criminal justice history is preferred but may not be under current supervision.
• Commitment to working toward positive community change.
• Valid, clean NYS driver's license strongly preferred
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred
• Commitment to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed youth and family development perspective

Additional Information:
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that . We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our and , and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.

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