<p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p> <p>Save Our Communities (SOC) draws on evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention (CVIP) strategies that aim to reduce and prevent shootings and other serious community violence through the use of public health strategies. Focused on communities, individuals, and networks experiencing or engaging in violence, the Commissioner is responsible for overall management of the Save Our Communities program. The Commissioner of SOC will oversee the school and street-based SOC teams, including managing staff, ongoing professional development/continuous learning, and further standardizing policies and practices that underpin the initiative. The Commissioner is also responsible for maintaining and building relationships with appropriate community partners, businesses, residents, parents, and other parties to educate community stakeholders about the program, collaborate, and assist in community mobilization efforts to help facilitate safe, healthy, and hopeful communities.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: </p> <ul> <li>Daily program operations, including check-ins, site visits, supervision, and safety planning.  </li><li>Plan and coordinate staff professional development, including staff wellness.  </li><li>Facilitate team meetings to review caseload, assess progress, and coordinate services, opportunities, and supports. </li><li>Convene SOC and community partners to coordinate services and respond to incidents impacting SOC focus areas.  </li><li>Develop and/or maintain positive, supportive relationships and referral pathways with internal and external partners and service providers. </li><li>Community outreach and engagement. Attend and host community events, training, and other activities that further efforts at preventing or addressing community violence and advancing peace.  </li><li>Participate in administrative/management meetings for the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Engagement and Safety, and act as a communication liaison for the other staff members regarding the proceedings of these administrative meetings. </li><li>Regular, timely completion of documentation and reports </li><li>Collaborates in the development of transition plans for successful re-entry of suspended or justice system involved participants back into community. </li><li>Identify community resources and support services. </li><li>Attend all staff meetings and other internal/external meetings as directed. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Communication methods and procedures. </li><li>MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. </li><li>The City of Toledo community and possess a positive relationship within or around a variety of community organizations. </li><li>Evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention. </li><li>Case management best practices. </li></ul> <p>Skill in:</p> <ul> <li>Management and oversight of staff across several locations. </li><li>Problem solving and conflict resolution. </li><li>Oral and written communications.  </li><li>Attention to detail.  </li><li>Time management with a demonstrated ability to multitask. </li><li>Community outreach, engagement, and organizing. Prioritizing duties and evaluating the work of others. </li></ul> <p>Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Oral Comprehension- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. </li><li>Deductive Reasoning- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. </li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. </li><li>Converse with high-risk populations, school staff, gang members, law enforcement personnel, public officials, partners, and other stakeholders in various settings. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Three (3) years successful management and supervisory experience providing oversight for community health workers, outreach specialists, youth programs, etc., including developing, monitoring, and updating individual case plans. </li><li>Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience (4 years of related work experience), in a Human Behavioral Science such as Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or closely related areas.   </li><li>Experience working with youth, young adults, and families exposed to trauma. </li><li>Ability to work a flexible schedule, including late evenings, weekends, and holidays. </li><li>Committed to working toward positive community change. </li><li>Knowledge of community violence intervention and prevention models.  </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Two (2) years of experience managing a community violence intervention and prevention program.  </li><li>Experience, training, or certifications in case management, Trauma Informed Care, resiliency, Positive Youth Development, Restorative Practices, Rewire CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or other relevant certifications. .Experience working with high-risk youth and gang members. </li><li>Commitment to work from a strength based, trauma informed perspective. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</p> <p>The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>In this position, the employee will be primarily sedentary but will stand, walk, and sit as needed. The position will frequently require the employee to drive a personal vehicle. The employee moves between worksites occasionally. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>The employee will primarily work indoors. At times, this position will require extended work hours.</p> <p>Class Code: Commissioner-Administrative Services (7335) </p>