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part-time
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About this role
Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Part Time Violence Interrupter, Chester PA
Position Summary:
Violence Interrupters work to prevent and reduce violence through proactive engagement with individuals at high risk of being involved in violent incidents. Using their knowledge of the community and lived experience, they mediate conflicts, build trust, and connect individuals with services that reduce the likelihood of retaliation or recurrence of violence
Job Details:
This is a grant funded position
This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting
Required Education and Experience:
At least one year experience working with at-risk youth and gang members, and experience or training in crisis intervention
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of Chester PA community
Demonstrated ability to interact with at-risk populations
Essential Duties:
Identify and build relationships with individuals at the highest risk of violence or retaliation.
Intervene in conflicts to prevent escalation and violent outcomes.
Mediate disputes between individuals or groups within the community.
Provide ongoing support, mentorship, and referral to services such as job training, mental health care, or education.
Attend community events and maintain high visibility in target areas.
Document interactions and interventions according to organizational protocols.
Collaborate with Outreach Workers, law enforcement (when appropriate), and community leaders.
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.
Other facts
About Temple University
The Tyler School of Art and Architecture is a community of bold thinkers and makers based at one of the nation’s leading schools for the study of art, design and the built environment.
Our home is Temple University, a large, public research university in Philadelphia, a culturally vibrant city and urban laboratory for engaging some of society’s most pressing challenges, and an ideal place for building careers as artists, designers, architects, educators, researchers and planners.
What you'll do
- Violence Interrupters identify and build relationships with individuals at high risk of violence, intervene in conflicts, and provide ongoing support and referrals to services. They also document interactions and collaborate with community leaders and law enforcement when appropriate.
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