City of Gainesville
local government
ViolenceInterrupter(PT)
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“Violence Interrupter (PT) at City of Gainesville. Skills: Violence Interruption, Community Engagement, Conflict Mediation. Intervene in circumstances in which gun violence is likely, including possible retaliation. Engage with high risk individuals to rethink the impulse to act violently and to invest in redirecting positive results”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce and eliminate gun violence; Prevent gun violence; Disrupt the cycle of violence; Prevent escalation and intensification of conflicts to violent activities; Stopping violence; Working towards positive community change; Eliminating violence in Gainesville and surrounding areas
Industry & Context.
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, Continuously stand, walk, and sit, Frequently require the employee to drive a personal vehicle, Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position, Continuously outdoors and may be working during inclement weather, Occasionally, this employee will work indoors, At times, this position will require extended work hours, Individuals who were formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to use Microsoft Office required, Ability to pass drug screening, Valid Florida driver’s license is required upon hire, American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required within 60 days of hire, Handle With Care (within one month of being hired), Mental Health First Aid Training within 60 days of hire, No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence
Nice to Have
Bachelor degree in Family, Youth and Community Sciences or related field preferred, Experience working with high-risk youth and gang members, Experience or training in Crisis Intervention
What You'll Do.
Intervene in circumstances in which gun violence is likely
including possible retaliation
Engage with high risk individuals to rethink the impulse to act violently and to invest in redirecting positive results
Attend and participate in all program trainings
Attend weekly check-in meetings and other team meetings as required
Document and maintain accurate records within established accountability methods
Submit reports in a timely manner
Document shootings and other acts of violence that are prevented
Work with community partners to identify and diffuse hot spots for shootings and violence
including attending community events
Talk to residents about potential conflicts and assist in preventing them when possible
Learn about the causes of shootings/killings in order to assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups
Identify youth who are at-risk for being involved in violent activities and assist them
Conduct outreach to the community (both individually and as a team member) to build relationships with youth
Work closely with other city efforts to reduce gun violence
such as IMPACT GNV and the BOLD Program to refer community members and individuals engaged through violence interruption to appropriate services
Complete all required trainings as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with a broad coalition of local partners; Work with community partners; Work closely with other city efforts to reduce gun violence; Ability to work collaboratively with team members; Converse with gang members, at risk populations, community activists, law enforcement personnel, public official, partners and other stakeholders in various settings
Communication Scope
communication skills both oral and writing
Full Job Description
# ******If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.****** **Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.** **Department:** GG_Fire Rescue: Office of the Fire Chief **Salary Range Minimum:** $17.89 **Salary Range Maximum:** $27.91 **Closing Date:** 05/21/2026 **Job Details:** The City of Gainesville’s initiative to reduce and eliminate gun violence is a top priority for the Chief of Police, City Commissioners and the community. To combat violence, the City will use public health strategies. Focusing on high-violence target areas, the initiatives will work to prevent gun violence by: • Mediating conflicts that may result in gun violence • Changing the thinking of individuals who are most at risk of being victims or perpetrators of violence • Working closely with a broad coalition of local partners to promote a visible community-wide message that shooting is unacceptable behavior. The Violence Interrupter operates in areas where violence and poverty are frequent. An interrupter leverages their individual reputation and street credibility to disrupt the cycle of violence in Gainesville communities. Interrupters are connected to the streets and neighborhoods with the unique ability to identify and intervene in individual, group, and gang-related conflicts before they escalate and intensify to violent activities. The Violence Interrupter will be assigned primarily to targeted geographic areas throughout Gainesville and Alachua County identified as high risk for gun violence or other crimes leading to gun violence. Locations will
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