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City Intervention Worker I

Job in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 93399, USA
Listing for: City of Bakersfield, CA
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Community Health, Crisis Counselor, Community Support Services, Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 62000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 62000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Please note this is a limited-term position scheduled to end March 31, 2029, and is contingent upon continued funding.

Under direction of the City Manager's Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention, responsible for incident response to engage very high-risk individuals subject to violence; offers support and services, discourage retaliation, build relationships with victim, family, and victim's network; respond to various locations to contact individuals referred as high risk clients; coordinate, attend, and/or facilitate community events in neighborhoods with high rates of violence;

establish a positive presence in high risk areas; and engage high-risk individuals and groups to offer support; and performs related work as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.

Essential Duties:

Responds to call outs for incidents of violence at any time of day, including immediate emergency responses as directed, to provide community resources, advocate for program enrollment, and build relationships;
Makes initial contact with very high-risk individuals and assess and coordinate resources/services;
Conducts proactive outreach in identified high-risk areas to identify individuals involved in violence and to build strong relationships with those individuals, residents, businesses, and community groups;
Intervenes in potential conflicts by facilitating communication and advocacy for programs that diffuse violence; and invite them to attend a Community Safety meeting.

For a full job description please :
City Intervention Worker I

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

  • Possession of a High School Diploma or GED;
  • AND
  • One (1) year of experience working with high-risk populations providing intervention and diversion services;
  • OR
  • Possession of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in counseling, social services, or a related field preferred.
  • Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
  • Provide reliable self-transportation and current proof of vehicle insurance.
  • Must successfully complete required pre-employment background.
  • Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
  • Employees must complete  Mandated Reporter  training within two weeks of appointment and as assigned.

September 2nd, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE:
Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire;

otherwise, the application may be rejected.

NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

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