Community Intervention Specialist

Summary : The Community Intervention Specialist plays a key role in connecting the District Attorneys Office with the community it serves. This position helps strengthen public trust improve community understanding of the criminal justice system and support crime prevention and victim services initiatives. This position also plays a significant role in the initiation distribution and monitoring of grants and other disbursements made through the District Attorneys Office.

The Community Intervention Specialist must have robust interpersonal communication and public-speaking skills and an understanding of the criminal justice system. The position requires strong organizational and time-management skills as well as the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Community Intervention Specialist should be passionate about civic engagement and committed to building positive relationships between the District Attorneys Office and community members throughout Lehigh County.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skills and ability required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community groups schools local agencies faith-based organizations and neighborhood associations.
• Understand the permissible uses of funds arising from Drug Asset Forfeitures and the opioid litigation settlement and monitor compliance with those permissible uses.
• Understand the general concepts relating to the grant application process; including grant writing and compliance.
• Plan and participate in outreach events town halls and public forums to promote understanding of the District Attorneys Offices mission programs and services.
• Assist with victim outreach resource referrals and public education campaigns.
• Represent the District Attorneys Office at community meetings safety fairs and local events.
• Gather and share community feedback to help the office address concerns and improve service delivery.
• Prepare outreach materials social media content and reports summarizing engagement activities and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities partnerships and event participation.
• Travel locally to meetings schools and other community locations.

Supervisory Responsibilities : The Position has no supervisory responsibility.

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Key Skills

English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1