Gun Violence Mediator

Job Description

Job Description

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the leading champion of empowerment and opportunity for African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights, is seeking a highly motivated community-focused individual to work as a Gun Violence Mediator for our Serving Our Streets Program within the Public Safety Division.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Gaining information on potential conflicts St. Louis Metropolitan Area
• Formulating action plans to help resolve conflicts
• Attending weekly mediation meetings
• Meeting with high-risk individuals to discuss issues
• Working to prevent initial acts of violence
• Helping in the efforts to prevent all potential retaliatory shootings
• Developing relationships with influential individuals and groups in the community
• Referring potential clients / participants to outreach workers
• Documenting conflicts resolved on conflict mediation forms
• Maintain log documenting all contacts with high-risk individuals daily
• Participating in all required training
• Attending community responses as needed

Qualifications :

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.