Georgia Local Government Personnel Association
Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement Director
Georgia Local Government Personnel Association, Georgia Center, Vermont, United States,
Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement Director
City of SavannahJob PostingSep. 4, 2024The City of Savannah's Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (ONSE) seeks a forward-thinking leader as its next
Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Director (ONSE Director).
This position provides leadership, daily management, oversight, and coordination of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. The
ONSE Director
is responsible for increasing public safety through the coordination of violence prevention and intervention strategies utilizing a public health approach and engaging the government and community to prevent violence among youth and young adults.The next
ONSE Director
must be knowledgeable of principles and best practices in violence prevention and intervention, specifically public health, trauma-informed, harm-reducing, restorative approaches toward community healing, engagement, and empowerment. Successful candidates
must
have experience engaging with volatile situations. Highly effective problem solvers with experience in mediation and negotiation strategies are sought for this position. The
ONSE Director
is articulate and confident in communicating the mission, responsibilities, and outcomes of the ONSE to public officials and other key stakeholders.Savannah’s next ONSE Director will be known for their leadership, staff training, and development skills. This Director will passionately lead a new team of seven staff in a team-based office environment and effectively oversee the management and implementation of the Office's violence prevention, intervention, redirection, and long-term progression efforts and services. The ONSE's three-pronged approach to violence prevention and intervention includes community, school, and hospital-based strategies.Duties/Responsibilities
The
ONSE Director
plans, organizes, manages, and directs staff and the activities of the ONSE, including work program development and management, service coordination through nonprofit contracts, partnerships with community and local stakeholders, guiding gun violence intervention response, and evaluating and reporting on progress to public officials and other stakeholders.The
Director
also develops, directs, and coordinates a network of community-based organizations to provide comprehensive, high-quality violence intervention programs for youth and young adults most at risk for engaging in or being victimized by violence or who reside in priority neighborhoods.The
Director
works hands-on to identify youth and young adults who pose a high risk of participating in, or being a victim of, violent crime and recruit and engage them in programs that are designed to discourage violence while also addressing mental and behavioral health, counseling, mediation, and personal advancement needs of participants. The next
ONSE Director
intentionally develops relationships and partnerships with public agencies, service providers, community members, and other City stakeholders to develop shared priorities, maximize the effectiveness of collective violence prevention efforts, facilitate information exchange, and address the specific needs of at-risk/high-risk individuals.This leader will be tasked with developing performance measures and various scorecards to assess services, consistently evaluating department, grantee, and partner outcomes, and working closely with independent evaluators to assess program effectiveness and modify strategies based on findings. The
ONSE Director
serves as facilitator and liaison for communication between contracted service providers, law enforcement, and City staff regarding responses to gun-involved incidents.Key Position Priorities:Thoroughly evaluate the department, its services, and functions and effectively lead, supervise, empower, and mentor staff while retaining and enhancing the team-based culture and holding staff accountable to measurable goals and departmental and organizational priorities.Demonstrate a commitment to employee development, training, and wellness to ensure employee satisfaction, quality service delivery, and alignment with the department's violence reduction model.Ensure the department is proactively positioned with adequate policies and procedures to successfully respond to and engage in a volatile situation when law enforcement has given clearance.Develop a technical assistance and support program to enhance the capacity of the office’s network, establish protocols that ensure consistency and transparency, and prioritize the well-being, safety, and support of program participants.Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, human services, health services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, social work, or a closely related field,
plus
a minimum of three years of full-time experience in a similar senior-level management position providing program development and statistical analysis in applied crime reduction, public health-based approaches to violence reduction, or deterrence of violent criminal behavior
is required
. Master’s Degree
preferred.
Must
possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.The Successful Candidate is:Knowledgeable of the following:federal and state violence prevention/public safety efforts and regulatory frameworks;comprehensive support service provision to traumatized, marginalized, and criminalized populations;community issues in urban environments that contribute to violent crime;principles and best practices related to effective community and youth engagement, which lead to empowering neighborhoods to become partners in addressing neighborhood/community issues;effective in building positive contacts and relations with community-based organizations to develop and implement violence prevention programs and strategies with a primary focus on neighborhoods with individuals most at risk of participating in or being a victim of violent crime;skilled in budget development and administration, including multiple funding streams from federal, state, and local sources;organized and utilizes project management best practices and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, and tracking and measuring outcomes, preferably with experience in a public-sector setting and demonstrates skills necessary to direct and coordinate multiple projects and activities that require a variety of functional specialties with overlapping work areas;familiar with techniques and oversight of fundraising, grant development, grant contracts, and outcome tracking;skilled in research methodology, report writing, basic statistics, and their application;confident in their ability to use computers, software applications, and other office equipment;a collaborative professional who effectively cultivates partnerships across public, private, and community sectors to achieve collective impact;one who works independently with minimal supervision and exercises sound judgment in an environment of competing, urgent priorities and public scrutiny;an impeccable communicator who communicates effectively and persuasively in both oral and written format;comfortable negotiating and administering a variety of contracts.Salary and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 with an additional performance-based bonus ($4000 upon hire, $4000 at six months and $4000 at 12 months). Savannah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement options, and relocation expenses.All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by
September 26, 2024 , to be considered during the first round of reviews. The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on
October 22 - 23, 2024.
Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.The City of Savannah, GA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position.
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City of SavannahJob PostingSep. 4, 2024The City of Savannah's Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (ONSE) seeks a forward-thinking leader as its next
Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Director (ONSE Director).
This position provides leadership, daily management, oversight, and coordination of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. The
ONSE Director
is responsible for increasing public safety through the coordination of violence prevention and intervention strategies utilizing a public health approach and engaging the government and community to prevent violence among youth and young adults.The next
ONSE Director
must be knowledgeable of principles and best practices in violence prevention and intervention, specifically public health, trauma-informed, harm-reducing, restorative approaches toward community healing, engagement, and empowerment. Successful candidates
must
have experience engaging with volatile situations. Highly effective problem solvers with experience in mediation and negotiation strategies are sought for this position. The
ONSE Director
is articulate and confident in communicating the mission, responsibilities, and outcomes of the ONSE to public officials and other key stakeholders.Savannah’s next ONSE Director will be known for their leadership, staff training, and development skills. This Director will passionately lead a new team of seven staff in a team-based office environment and effectively oversee the management and implementation of the Office's violence prevention, intervention, redirection, and long-term progression efforts and services. The ONSE's three-pronged approach to violence prevention and intervention includes community, school, and hospital-based strategies.Duties/Responsibilities
The
ONSE Director
plans, organizes, manages, and directs staff and the activities of the ONSE, including work program development and management, service coordination through nonprofit contracts, partnerships with community and local stakeholders, guiding gun violence intervention response, and evaluating and reporting on progress to public officials and other stakeholders.The
Director
also develops, directs, and coordinates a network of community-based organizations to provide comprehensive, high-quality violence intervention programs for youth and young adults most at risk for engaging in or being victimized by violence or who reside in priority neighborhoods.The
Director
works hands-on to identify youth and young adults who pose a high risk of participating in, or being a victim of, violent crime and recruit and engage them in programs that are designed to discourage violence while also addressing mental and behavioral health, counseling, mediation, and personal advancement needs of participants. The next
ONSE Director
intentionally develops relationships and partnerships with public agencies, service providers, community members, and other City stakeholders to develop shared priorities, maximize the effectiveness of collective violence prevention efforts, facilitate information exchange, and address the specific needs of at-risk/high-risk individuals.This leader will be tasked with developing performance measures and various scorecards to assess services, consistently evaluating department, grantee, and partner outcomes, and working closely with independent evaluators to assess program effectiveness and modify strategies based on findings. The
ONSE Director
serves as facilitator and liaison for communication between contracted service providers, law enforcement, and City staff regarding responses to gun-involved incidents.Key Position Priorities:Thoroughly evaluate the department, its services, and functions and effectively lead, supervise, empower, and mentor staff while retaining and enhancing the team-based culture and holding staff accountable to measurable goals and departmental and organizational priorities.Demonstrate a commitment to employee development, training, and wellness to ensure employee satisfaction, quality service delivery, and alignment with the department's violence reduction model.Ensure the department is proactively positioned with adequate policies and procedures to successfully respond to and engage in a volatile situation when law enforcement has given clearance.Develop a technical assistance and support program to enhance the capacity of the office’s network, establish protocols that ensure consistency and transparency, and prioritize the well-being, safety, and support of program participants.Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, human services, health services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, social work, or a closely related field,
plus
a minimum of three years of full-time experience in a similar senior-level management position providing program development and statistical analysis in applied crime reduction, public health-based approaches to violence reduction, or deterrence of violent criminal behavior
is required
. Master’s Degree
preferred.
Must
possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.The Successful Candidate is:Knowledgeable of the following:federal and state violence prevention/public safety efforts and regulatory frameworks;comprehensive support service provision to traumatized, marginalized, and criminalized populations;community issues in urban environments that contribute to violent crime;principles and best practices related to effective community and youth engagement, which lead to empowering neighborhoods to become partners in addressing neighborhood/community issues;effective in building positive contacts and relations with community-based organizations to develop and implement violence prevention programs and strategies with a primary focus on neighborhoods with individuals most at risk of participating in or being a victim of violent crime;skilled in budget development and administration, including multiple funding streams from federal, state, and local sources;organized and utilizes project management best practices and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, and tracking and measuring outcomes, preferably with experience in a public-sector setting and demonstrates skills necessary to direct and coordinate multiple projects and activities that require a variety of functional specialties with overlapping work areas;familiar with techniques and oversight of fundraising, grant development, grant contracts, and outcome tracking;skilled in research methodology, report writing, basic statistics, and their application;confident in their ability to use computers, software applications, and other office equipment;a collaborative professional who effectively cultivates partnerships across public, private, and community sectors to achieve collective impact;one who works independently with minimal supervision and exercises sound judgment in an environment of competing, urgent priorities and public scrutiny;an impeccable communicator who communicates effectively and persuasively in both oral and written format;comfortable negotiating and administering a variety of contracts.Salary and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 with an additional performance-based bonus ($4000 upon hire, $4000 at six months and $4000 at 12 months). Savannah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement options, and relocation expenses.All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by
September 26, 2024 , to be considered during the first round of reviews. The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on
October 22 - 23, 2024.
Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.The City of Savannah, GA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position.
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