Violence Interrupter

 

LIFE Camp, Inc. seeks committed and experienced individuals to manage the front lines of our efforts to reduce violence in South Jamaica, Queens.

Violence Interrupters will work individually and as a team to prevent neighborhood shootings and killings. They provide mediation services and serve as conduits to the program’s Outreach Workers.  Applicants should have knowledge of the South East Queens area or New York City inner city communities.

Title: Violence Interrupter 

Department: Cure Violence

Report to: Violence Interrupter Supervisor

Direct Reports: Program Manager

Schedule: Full-Time

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work to intervene in circumstances where gun violence is likely, including possible retaliation

  • Identify youth who are high risk for being involved in violent activities and assist them

  • Learn about the causes of shootings/killings in order to assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups (e.g., working with the community, outreach programs to gain information that may be helpful in preventing additional killings)

  • Form relationships with the highest risk people in the community, as well as the people hwo know them

  • Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses and community groups

  • Talk to residents, make inroads and develop relationships

  • Learn about potential conflicts and assist in preventing them

  • Participate in organizing responses to shootings and increasing visibility when shootings / killings take place

  • Work with community partners to identify and diffuse “hot spots” for shootings and violence

  • Report to the Outreach Worker Supervisor and keep him/her informed of all relevant community activities

  • Document all contacts with high-risk individuals

  • Document shootings and other acts of violence that are prevented

  • Respond to shootings in other communities when necessary

  • Distribute public education materials to targeted audience

  • Distribute information about community events and important resources

  • Attend all program trainings

  • Attend and help facilitate community events and shooting responses

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