Community Violence Intervention Specialist
Community Violence Intervention Specialist
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$ 72491 - 86044
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Job Description
Title: Community Violence Intervention Specialist
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $72491-$86044
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Location:Bon Air JCC
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.
DJJ is currently hiring a Community Violence Intervention Specialist. This role will develop implement and monitor gang and violence intervention program planning for reduced recidivism and improved intervention services in support of program objectives.
Please note this position will be responsible for working at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center (Chesterfield VA) 2-3 days a week and the Chesapeake Interventions Office (Chesapeake VA) along with travel to detention centers and alternative placements on the remaining position will work mid-shift nights 11am-8pm Mondays-Fridays holidays and weekends as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of the juvenile justice system; case management guidelines and juvenile justice program development.
- Considerable knowledge and experience directly supervising youth supervision status at-risk and delinquent extensive history working with service providers alternate placements and detention center staff.
- Considerable background in gang intervention or gun violence programming required.
- Ability to develop and plan policies standards regulations legislation goals and strategies; to interpret data policies and procedures and make recommendations related to management and operational issues and resource deployment.
- Demonstrated ability to independently gather and interpret data draw conclusions and implement solutions; write grants; clearly present information in written and verbal formats; manage multiple tasks and projects; work independently.
- Ability to utilize Microsoft and other computer software including spreadsheets word processing databases and presentation packages.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff from various levels of agency operations.
Additional Considerations
- Training and/or experience in research public administration criminal justice or a related field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams Talent Acquisition Consultant
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
