Violence Prevention Program Manager

Introduction

This is a specially funded initiative under the Office of Violence Prevention designed to reduce gun violence and victimization in the City of New Haven. The initiative uses coalition-building and intentional collaboration between relevant agencies, targeting the highest-risk individuals with hyperfocused social service intervention, supporting social networks of high‑risk individuals, and enhancing workforce training and placement opportunities for this group. The Program Coordinator reports to the Coordinator of the Office of Violence Prevention or designee and supervises professional, operational, and administrative staff.

All work is coordinated with partner agencies and programs in accordance with the proposal and scope of work approved by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

• Reports to the Coordinator of the Office of Violence Prevention or designee; supervises professional, operational, and administrative staff.
• With assistance from the Director of Special Projects, oversees all program subcontracts.
• Oversees day‑to‑day data collection and management of all client charting, data and information systems relating to program services.
• Designs innovative and successful strategies to foster team building among PRESS Forward staff including contracted staff and volunteers.
• Leads the New Haven Violence Reduction Working Group, curating agendas, distributing documents, taking notes, meeting individually with partners, and collecting feedback from Working Group members.
• Prepares and submits regular progress reports, grant applications, and funding proposals to secure additional resources and support for the initiative.
• Conducts quarterly community review meetings to share PRESS Forward data and integrates community feedback into programming.
• Collaborates with a research partner to manage and analyze program data and outcomes.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of program activities through regular assessments, surveys, and feedback mechanisms, making data‑driven recommendations for program enhancements.
• Develops program adjustments and implementations to present to the Working Group for adoption.
• Liaises with other related community initiatives and serves as a central contact point for all PRESS Forward partners.
• Acts as a liaison between the program and relevant governmental agencies, advocating for policy changes and resource allocation to support the goals of PRESS Forward.
• Collaborates with local educational institutions and vocational training centers to create tailored educational and job placement opportunities for program participants, focusing on skill‑building and career advancement.
• Coordinates with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration between PRESS Forward and local law enforcement efforts, promoting a cohesive approach to violence prevention.
• Distributes gift card incentives to PRESS Forward partners and works with cash assistance partner to distribute job training scholarships and essential needs funds.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Graduation from an accredited 4‑year college or university with major coursework in social services, criminology, public health, social work, or other relevant areas.
• 2–3 years of experience in the Public Health or Social Service field, with at least 1 year experience in program management.

• Experience with community engagement and coalition building.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and an understanding of cultural nuances in providing effective services.
• Understanding of applying trauma‑informed practices to support individuals who have experienced violence or trauma.
• Knowledge and experience in violence prevention, reentry, and parent empowerment.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal policies related to violence prevention and the ability to advocate for policy changes that support program goals.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software to interpret program data, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Familiarity with relevant software and tools…