Position Description:
414 LIFE/Cure Violence Outreach Team Lead Purpose 414 LIFE is a public health approach established by the City of Milwaukee Health Department to break the cycle of conflict and retaliatory gun violence. 414 LIFE employs a team comprised of violence interrupters, outreach workers, and hospital responders who work collectively with individuals and families at highest risk of gun violence victimization. The program uses the Cure Violence model for community violence intervention. Scope: To provide direct support to the Outreach Supervisor and outreach team. To provide supportive services to crime victims and their family members. To actively work to de-escalate traumatized family members and friends who may be planning retaliatory violence. To work closely with the 414Life team to identify and intervene with others in the neighborhood most likely to instigate retaliation. To develop relationships with the community and its' stakeholders. The overall goal is to keep the peace and prevent further conflict or retaliatory shootings and deaths. Primary Functions
Preferred Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm
Position Requirements:
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Candidate may not have pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, experience and/or training in crisis intervention, knowledge of Milwaukee communities. Candidates must maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license and insurance throughout employment. Good driving record preferred.
Specifications
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