Manager of Community Violence Intervention

Manager of Community Violence Intervention

The Manager of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) for Back of the Yards & Brighton Park will oversee street outreach and victim services in both Back of the Yards & Brighton Park communities. The Manager manages the day-to-day operations of both departments, ensuring that both departments are collaborating, meeting data collection requirements and taking a strategic approach to reducing violence. The Manager works daily with the supervisor and staff from Back of the Yards and Brighton Park and is in lockstep with our partners at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (with whom we co-locate).

Ultimately, this position works closely with leadership and is tasked with the implementation of INVC's violence reduction strategy in the Back of the Yards & Brighton Park neighborhoods as well as ensuring parity of programs and services with other neighborhoods served by INVC. This position is ideal for a candidate who has a basic knowledge of the drivers of violence in both Back of the Yards & Brighton Park communities, a proven track-record supervising staff, and a deep commitment to the mission of INVC and the field of community violence intervention.

This position requires flexibility, the ability to thrive in an evolving environment and the commitment to build trusting relationships with a diverse staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership & Partnerships
• Management & Administration
• Outreach & Victim Services Operations

· Associate's degree AND a commitment to enroll in a bachelor's degree program within a year of starting employment (either through the program offered at INVC or an outside BA program)

· At least two (2) years of experience supervising staff, preferably individuals with a history of justice system involvement

· At least five (5) years of experience in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) or related field

· Basic knowledge of the drivers of violence in the Back of the Yards & Brighton Park communities

· Demonstrated commitment to professional development and to bettering yourself

· Ability to take initiative, work as a self-starter and lead by example

· Possess an inclusive leadership style based in empathy, patience, equity, consistent support, accountability, and the ability to relate well to a variety of individuals and groups

· Ability and commitment to maintain high level of confidentiality

· Demonstrated experience serving as a problem-solver in a complex environment

· Excellent verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively in writing

· Willingness to learn and commit to the principles of nonviolence, restorative justice and trauma-informed practices

· No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence

· Driving is required for this position. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, consistent access to a reliable vehicle, and current vehicle insurance.

· The ability to travel between neighborhoods and community sites served by the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is essential.

Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $60,000 - $65,000.

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Competitive benefits package available, including Health, Life, and 401K.

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago's mission is to end the cycle of gun violence in Chicago using Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s principles and teachings of nonviolence. Informed by a philosophy of nonviolence, Nonviolence Chicago will establish caring and sustained relationships with participants engaged in the cycle of violence. We will emphasize partnerships with community members, leaders, social service providers, and local law enforcement to reduce community levels of violence.

We will help create a safer, healthier environment for young adults, youth, and their families. These general approaches will be specifically addressed using five major methods:
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) / Street Outreach, Individualized Service Provision, Victim Support Services, Behavioral Health and Nonviolence Training.