<p>Core Values of Mayor Walker's Administration</p> <p>Staff must exemplify and promote the following organizational values throughout all city operations:</p> <ul> <li>Transparency: Commit to open communication and accountability in every decision and action. </li><li>Collaboration: Foster partnerships across departments and with the community to achieve shared goals. </li><li>Communication: Ensure information flows effectively across all levels of government and to the public. </li><li>Employee Engagement: Empower and support employees through recognition, inclusion, and professional development. </li><li>Great Customer Service: Deliver timely, respectful, and high-quality service to all residents, businesses, and visitors. </li><li>Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity, competence, and respect in all internal and external interactions </li></ul> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Establish trusting relationships with persons at high risk of participating in group related gun violence and any populations involved in gun/group violence. The Credible Messenger leverages their life experiences to inform, guide, and motivate high-risk individuals to reduce and prevent group related violence. They provide crucial assessments to social services providers to ensure relevant services, support behavioral change and non-retaliatory actions among victims and perpetrators. Develop and maintain strong relationships with high-risk individuals, influential community members, and groups. Gain comprehensive knowledge of potential conflicts in hotspot communities. Engage with high-risk individuals and groups daily to discuss issues and provide guidance. Work proactively to intervene in situations where violence is likely, including possible retaliation. Identify and diffuse new and ongoing conflicts that could escalate to shootings or violence. Formulate and implement action plans to resolve conflicts. Track and evaluate the progress of high-risk individuals in the program. Provide regular updates and reports on the behavior and progress of participants. Ensure all documentation and records are up-to-date and accurately reflect client interactions, provide thorough assessments to social services providers to facilitate the acquisition of relevant services for high-risk individuals. Conduct research on the causes of shootings/homicides to assist in mediating situations and prevent retaliation. Accurately document all interactions with high-risk individuals and other clients daily.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Community Engagement and Relationship Building</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with high-risk individuals, influential community members, and groups. </li><li>Gain comprehensive knowledge of potential conflicts in hotspot communities. </li><li>Engage with high-risk individuals and groups daily to discuss issues and provide guidance </li></ul> <p>Provide crucial assessments on high-risk group related clients.</p> <ul> <li>Provide thorough assessments to social services providers to facilitate the acquisition of relevant services for high-risk individuals. </li><li>Conduct research on the causes of shootings/homicides to assist in mediating situations and prevent retaliation. </li><li>Accurately document all interactions with high-risk individuals and other clients daily. </li><li>Develop and maintain strong relations with high-risk individuals, influential community members, and groups. </li><li>Gain comprehensive knowledge of potential conflicts in hotspot communities. </li><li>Engage with high-risk individuals and groups daily to discuss issues and provide guidance. </li></ul> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <p>Work requires providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation.</p> <p>The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.</p> <p>Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.</p> <p>Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable word.</p> <p>Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.</p> <p>Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.</p> <p>Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience</p> <p>High School Diploma or equivalent. Life experience. Mediation certificate preferred but not required.</p> <p>No experience required.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement</p> <p>The City of York provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, familial status, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, introductory period, training, orientation, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff, and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. All decisions on employment and promotion will be made with the objective of furthering the principles of equal employment opportunity.</p> <p>Accommodations Statement for Job Applications</p> <p>The City of York is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact hr@yorkcity.org to request a needed accommodation.</p> <p>City of York Benefits Overview</p> <p>The City of York offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of employees and their families. Highlights include:</p> <p>Medical Coverage</p> <ul> <li>Capital Blue Cross PPO plan with low copays and full coverage for preventive care </li><li>Prescription drug coverage through TrueRX, plus optional Rx'nGo savings program </li></ul> <p>Dental & Vision</p> <ul> <li>Delta Dental plans: Enhanced and Basic options with orthodontia coverage </li><li>Vision Benefits of America (VBA): Exams, lenses, frames, and contact lens allowance </li></ul> <p>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</p> <ul> <li>Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses </li></ul> <p>Life & Disability Insurance</p> <ul> <li>City-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance </li><li>Optional supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability coverage </li></ul> <p>Retirement Savings</p> <ul> <li>457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan through Conrad Siegel for long-term financial planning </li><li>City of York Pension Program </li></ul> <p>Additional Perks</p> <ul> <li>OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care </li><li>Voluntary ancillary benefits through Colonial Life </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Wellspan Health </li><li>Wellness Committee programming and activities throughout the year </li><li>Learning and development opportunities </li></ul> <p>Eligibility: Full-time employees; coverage begins the first of the month following hire.</p> <p>Enrollment: Must enroll within 14 days of hire; changes allowed during open enrollment or qualifying life events.</p> <p>Questions about the City of York Benefits package can be directed to hr@yorkcity.org.</p> <p>Employer City of York</p> <p>Address 101 South George St.</p> <p>PO Box 509</p> <p>York, Pennsylvania, 17405</p> <p>Phone 717-849-2244</p> <p>Website http://www.yorkcity.org/employment</p>