CVI Violence Interventionist

Job Overview

The CVI Violence Interventionist is responsible for reducing gun violence by engaging with individuals identified as being at high risk and connecting them with support services. This role combines street outreach, relationship building, and intensive case management.

Job Responsibilities 

- Identify and engage individuals at high risk of gun violence through the Gun Violence Reduction Strategy, utilizing networks, relationships, outreach, social media, and other means to connect them with life coaching services.

- Respond to shooting scenes to provide support to victims, their families, and their networks, ease tension, gather information, and discourage retaliation.

- Visit hospitals at the request of the family or individual to engage recent gunshot victims, offer support, build relationships, and discourage retaliation.

- Attend community events and funerals in neighborhoods with high rates of vi...