Director of Community Intervention Services

Under the supervision of the Chief Community Engagement Officer, the Director of Community Intervention Services is responsible for the coordination of activities involving the planning, designing, and implementation of collaborative gun violence reduction strategies, developing community engagements, and creating prosocial events & activities in the heart of geographic areas where gun violence and trauma have hit the Rochester community the hardest.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Reports to the Chief Community Engagement Officer.

· Lead community forums, meetings, events, and other activities that respond to community needs, address gun violence, and advance project prosocial goals.

· Work with Project RISE Steering Committee to ensure collaboration across various funded programs in Rochester.

· Lead, engage and manage relationships / collaboration with state funded programs aiming to eliminate gun violence.

· Maintain accurate and organized project records and files.

· Lead all implementation activities, provide oversight and technical assistance to sub awardees

· Must become knowledgeable of all relevant state guidelines and ensure compliance with DCJS funding program, following protocol, policies and procedures.

· Identify additional partners who may contribute to the overall success of the project; must leverage project and its resources for maximum impact.

· Oversee outreach strategy development; participate or lead where appropriate. Must have a strong willingness to engage in neighborhoods – getting out of the office to meet people, explore neighborhood assets, and strategize in the field over challenges.

· Some evenings and weekends are required

· Represent Ibero in meetings, and any other community related activities.

· Any other duties assigned deemed pertinent by Ibero’s President & CEO or designee.

Authority:

This position holds a relatively high degree of independence within the framework of the agency’s policies and procedures. The individual must be resourceful and able to display initiative and understanding of management systems and interpersonal relations. Must keep immediate supervisor abreast of issues and concerns which merit intervention from higher level management staff.

Position Qualifications:

Competency Statement(s)

· Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

· Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

· Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

· Developing Others-Ability to teach or foster the development of others, giving constructive feedback and reassurance after problems.

· Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or job type.

· Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

· Interpersonal-Ability/desire to understand others’ attitudes/interests/needs/nonverbal behavior, listening skills, and understanding strengths/limitations of others.

· Leadership- Ability to Motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals.

· Training & Presentation Skills.

· Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

· Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

· Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Skills and Abilities

? A minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising others.

? A minimum of 2 years’ experience leading implementation of projects.

? Valid driver’s license, ability to provide own transportation and travel to various locations.

? Experience working with community human services providers.

? Experience working in public safety OR violence reduction OR community development preferred.

? Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, not required.

? Must be able to perform all functions with minimal supervision.

? Familiar with grant funding requirements.

? Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

? A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may considered.

Physical Demands

The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 10 lbs. and frequent sitting.