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About the Role

The Program Manager, Community Safety will manage day-to-day operations of the Save Our Streets South Bronx program and support additional violence prevention efforts and new initiatives. This role is crucial for creating a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the Save Our Streets Bronx gun violence prevention program including supervision of a team of Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters
Build community support for the program, including faith-based community leaders, residents, businesses, and community organizations
Coordinate, lead, and support regular mobilization and public education activities
Organize a minimum of one anti-violence community event per month
Take a lead role in organizing community responses for all shooting and violent incidents within 72 hours of notice
Assure systematic recordkeeping on program performance indicators, participant caseload, and program highlights
Maintain data integrity and accuracy, submitting timely and complete monthly program reports
Create internal protocols for reporting staff and participant incidents
Manage a team of 26 front-line staff including Outreach Workers, Violence Interrupters, and Hospital Responders, with direct supervision of 4 supervisors
Manage the hiring process for all SOS staff
Document supervision and next steps
Attend monthly program manager meetings, monthly calls, ad hoc meetings, and required trainings
Attend community-based meetings in primary service area
Serve as a representative of the organization and program, as needed
Perform additional relevant tasks, as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent significant lived experience
Program management experience
Community organizing abilities
One year of supervisory experience
Candidates who are formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply
Knowledge of violence prevention, community engagement and organizing, and youth engagement and support strategies
Reside in or have an in-depth knowledge of Morrisania or Mott Haven
Experience working with at-risk youth and gang members
Knowledge of the street sets, crews, gangs, and/or groups
Ability to walk 30 blocks or more on a regular basis
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays
Willingness to work in inclement weather
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to working towards positive community change
Interest in learning new skills and information
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment

Skills

Gun violence prevention
Community engagement
Public health strategies
Supervision
Recordkeeping
Data integrity
Communication

Location

South Bronx

Work Type

Full-time
Evenings
Weekends
Flexible schedule

Experience Level

5 years of relevant experience
1 year of supervisory experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$66,500 - $77,000

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
Free basic dental coverage
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans for mental health care
403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%

About the Company

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.
Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.
With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through operating programs, conducting original research, and providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
The Bronx Community Justice Center, a program of the Center for Justice Innovation, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts.
Save Our Streets South Bronx is a replication of the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention’s evidence-based Cure Violence program, a cutting-edge gun violence prevention model that aims to reduce and prevent shootings through the use of public health strategies.

Equal Opportunity

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
All hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.