Youth Violence Prevention Specialist at West 4th Strategy

Youth Violence Prevention Specialist ROLEWe need an experienced Youth Violence Prevention Specialist for the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Community outreach and violence prevention programs are integral components of the mission of the providing an innovative approach to keeping the community safe by addressing root causes of crime restoring the community and preventing future crime. The Youth Violence Prevention Specialist will be a part of a well-respected team that is responsible for community engagement and outreach that promotes public safety and builds trust with citizens in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Youth Violence Prevention Specialist will support a variety of violence prevention and intervention projects essential to the goals of the Department of Justices Project Safe Neighborhoods and Project Safe Childhoods initiatives. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESNetwork with law enforcement agencies nonprofit entities schools and advocacy organizationsFacilitate youth violence prevention education intervention and child safety programsDisseminate educational resources to parents youth schools law enforcement and the community at-largeCollaborate with state local and community-based violence prevention programs on initiatives Organize events and services designed to prevent youth from entering the criminal justice systemSupport existing and initiates new school-based violence prevention and intervention programsCollaborate with schools parent-teacher groups nonprofit organizations and community organizationsRaise awareness about the victimization of children Conduct general outreach and field community inquiriesSurvey the needs of the public through community stakeholder meetingsPromote virtual and in person events in partnership with community stakeholders ensuring robust attendanceEvaluate virtual and in person events with attendee post event surveysImprove presentation content and delivery methodsCoordinate appropriate post-event follow upEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelors degree in human services related field (including but not limited to Psychology Sociology Public Administration Education and Criminal Justice)At least two years of specialized experience working in the field of juvenile justice criminal justice social work or a youth educational settingExperience working with social service delivery through community-based nonprofit educational organizations or government agenciesExperience related to the YMCA/Boys & Girls Club or anysimilar community organizationsLOCATIONPhiladelphia PA 19106CLEARANCEU.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal governmentCLIENTU.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaTRAVELMost duties are local to Philadelphia and the surrounding countiesThis position requires daily local travel as well as up to 1 5 days of distance travel per monthWORK HOURS40 hours per week8 hours per dayEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility W2 RELOCATIONNot eligible for relocation benefitsWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time. Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Criminal Justice,Account Payable,Economics,Front End,Facilities Management,Domestic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1