Coordinator, Office of Violence Prevention

City of New Haven
Within Local 3144 Range 9: $68,538 - $92,654 annualized
remote work
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
165 Church Street (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Introduction Are you driven to create safer, more resilient communities? The Department of New Haven Community Resilience is seeking a dedicated Coordinator for the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). At the forefront of our mission is the reduction of firearm-related injuries and fatalities through strategic partnerships with law enforcement, community-based social service agencies, and engaged residents. We believe in the power of community engagement and transparent, data-driven strategies to achieve this goal. As a central hub for collaboration, the OVP actively promotes primary prevention efforts, partnering with community organizations and agencies to reshape cultural norms and foster healthy development within our population. Join us in our commitment to advocating for policies that prioritize community safety, striving for environments where violence becomes increasingly rare, and residents' health and well-being take precedence. If you have a background in social services, criminology, or public health, and a track record of coordinating complex, multi-faceted projects, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team. Apply now and be a catalyst for positive change in New Haven. The Department of New Haven Community Resilience is a data-driven coordinated social services agency that aims to address complex human services needs in New Haven by diverting people from the criminal justice system and promoting community healing and well-being. The department seeks to improve the city's ability to coordinate among contractors and service providers serving similar populations with similar needs to minimize duplication. It supports programs in data-based problem analysis and identifying and tracking key performance metrics that can be reported to the administration, Board of Alders, and the public. The department oversees the Office of Violence Prevention, the Office of Community Mental Health, the Office of Housing and Homelessness, Reentry services, Elm City COMPASS, and Harm Reduction. Visit the Department of Community Resilience Facebook page HERE. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is a high-level role tasked with developing, overseeing and coordinating City-wide Violence Prevention Initiatives. As the Coordinator for the Office of Violence Prevention, you will be key in our mission to reduce firearm-related injuries and fatalities in our community. Your responsibilities encompass strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and policy development. You will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan, ensuring a multifaceted approach that covers prevention, intervention, and community engagement. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll conduct rigorous data analysis to identify ongoing trends in violence, allowing for precise allocation of resources and targeted interventions. In your role, you'll serve as the central coordinator for city-wide violence prevention initiatives, acting as the bridge between various programs and agencies. This includes law enforcement-led programs, violence interruption efforts, youth engagement initiatives, and reentry services. You'll continuously monitor program quality and outcomes, aligning with the Department's commitment to transparency, accountability, and reporting. Through these efforts, you'll ensure that our strategies remain effective and adaptable to the evolving needs of the community. Integral to your role is the cultivation of community engagement and empowerment. You'll develop strategies to actively involve community members, faith leaders, and grassroots organizations in violence prevention endeavors. By providing technical support and building networks, you'll empower communities to address the root causes of violence. Additionally, you'll lead interagency meetings, fostering crucial relationships with key stakeholders in the fight against violence. Your advocacy efforts will extend beyond program implementation, as you prepare and review legislative proposals related to violence prevention, ensuring that policy decisions align with our mission to create a safer and healthier New Haven. Hybrid remote work options for some aspects of the work may be available once work routine are established. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directs the violence prevention initiatives organized through the Department of Community Resilience. Develops and/or revises and coordinates the implementation of the strategic plan for addressing gun violence. Collects, maintains, analyzes, reports, and interpret data related to violence in New Haven. Works with staff to conduct routine problem analysis to understand ongoing trends in violence. Develops policies and policy recommendations related to reducing violence in New Haven. Coordinates among city-wide violence prevention initiatives including law enforcement- led programs, violence interruption programs, youth engagement programs, group violence intervention programs, reentry and case management. Monitors the quality and outcomes of violence prevention programs and aligns with the Department's framework on transparency, accountability and reporting. Develops and implements strategies to ensure community members, faith leaders and other grass-roots community organizations are involved and supported in violence prevention initiatives. Provides technical support and builds networks to empower communities to address root causes of violence. Facilitates interagency meetings, including strategic, tactical and case-management meetings. Fosters key interagency relationships including with Epidemiologists, Police Department Sworn and non-sworn staff, Department of Corrections. Identifies and pursues funding and new partnerships relevant to the department mission. Serves as the City's liaison and representative for Violence Prevention in local, state, and national forums. Prepares, submits and/or reviews legislative proposals related to violence prevention. Performs other related work as required. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with major course work in social services, criminology, public health, social work or other relevant area. Masters' degree or equivalent experience preferred. At least 1-3 years of work experience in the government or non-profit sector coordinating complex, multi-faceted projects. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the principles and best-practices of gun violence prevention. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental program administration. Considerable knowledge in the principles and practices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in program and policy design. Knowledge of principles and practices of research and evaluation methodologies related to gun violence prevention. Knowledge of results-based accountability or other reporting and accountability frameworks. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and to adjust to new information and demands quickly. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing. Ability to engage, motivate, and cultivate partnerships Ability to prepare and present material publicly, to organize and work with public and private groups, funders and agencies and to represent the city in an official capacity. Ability to use standard MSOffice Suite programs. Ability to plan, coordinate, convene and manage coalition and meetings of diverse groups of stakeholders. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. 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