Credible Messenger Engagement Coordinator

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment.

We will provide Vaccination at one of our Centers at no cost.

Job Overview :

Who we are : The mission of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all Philadelphians and to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable.

Within PDPH, the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP), works to change policies, systems, and environments to make healthy living an easy choice for residents.

The goals of our programs are to increase physical activity and healthy eating; reduce tobacco use; lower the prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and high cholesterol;

and to prevent avoidable injuries, with a focus on reducing firearm violence. The Division is especially concerned about documenting, understanding, and working to reduce disparities in health.

The Injury Prevention Program works to create a safe environment for all Philadelphia residents. Our program currently focuses on reducing and preventing gun violence. We work to :

• Support an evidence-based approach to violence reduction.
• Promote the safe storage of firearms, especially around children and youth.
• Promote opportunities for youth that minimize exposure to violence, promote safety, and build transferable skill sets that support social-emotional and economic well-being.
• Partner with community leaders, law enforcement, and academic institutions to study what works in reducing gun violence.
• Monitor and study injuries throughout the city to modify prevention efforts with real-time information.
• Monitor and study the factors that contribute to violence and injury.

Our program is the convener of coalitions that focus on various strategies to address and combat violence in Philadelphia with the aim of streamlining and improving delivery of violence prevention models in regions of the city experiencing high rates of violence.

Our values : At the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, we value health justice. Our work is guided by a commitment to all people’s health and humanity.

We believe :

• All people have the right to live to their fullest potential in environments that allow them to grow and thrive.
• Progress only happens when we treat people, communities, partners, and staff with care and respect.
• Good government works in full partnership with community.
• Knowledge comes in many forms and many places in our society.

Join us! We are seeking a skilled Credible Messenger Engagement Coordinator to manage the collective work of violence interruption between programs.

This position will provide support to credible messenger and violence interruption teams that are part of the coalition by

coordinating joint programming, designing a system that will minimize overlap and redundancy and allow for collaboration, help programs share real-time information, and work towards professional development opportunities for credible messengers.

We are dedicated to building a staff that reflects the diversity of Philadelphia. We encourage applications from individuals who identify with one or more of the following groups :

I. People of color,

II. Individuals with disabilities,

III. LGBTQ+,

IV. First-generation college students,

V. Individuals from a family that has qualified for federal financial assistance,

VI. Other historically underrepresented or marginalized groups.

Applicants who are originally from and live in the Philadelphia area are also strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent on continued grant funding.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as liaison between the Injury Prevention Program, Cure Violence programs, and other violence interruption models present in the City of Philadelphia
• Lead meetings and communication between credible messenger partners
• Work with data team to facilitate relevant data collection between partners
• Identify supports for credible messengers for personal and professional development
• Stay up to date with best practices associated with Cure Violence Global credible messenger training and support, development of City’s credible messenger academy, and other violence interruption best practices
• Identify novel strategies for violence interruption to propose to coalition partners
• Liaise with community stakeholders in regions of the city without active Cure Violence presence to determine strategies for expanding into new communities and neighborhoods
• Identify relevant partners (such as hospital-based violence intervention programs or HVIPs, or victims' services agencies) that are co-located with Cure Violence or violence interruption programs or proposed interruption program areas.
• Document activities of coalition partners as it pertains to credible messenger level interventions
• Help advise on policies that will improve the work of violence interruption

Education

• High school degree or equivalent
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in violence interruption or street outreach-based violence prevention work

Skills and experience

Experience working in a trauma-informed way with individuals who have exposure to violence or are at risk

Content expertise in community violence prevention and intervention

Experience in youth development

Excellent, culturally competent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons.

Experience working with sensitive health information.

Equally comfortable working individually and within a team environment that emphasizes collaboration in a dynamic health department.

Ability to take initiative and follow projects through to completion.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Work Environment :

Standard office setting with extended periods at work station and periodic use of office equipment. Staff are expected to come into the office;

based on conversations with supervisor, a combination of in-office and some remote work may be allowed per City policy. In addition, this work will require lots of work in community with partners.

Position Type and Work Schedule :

Full time position, typical hours are Monday through Friday 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm.

Travel :

Local travel between sites to attend meetings and meet with partners.

Salary and benefits :

$58,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience and education.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

TO APPLY :

To apply, please submit :

1) A resume or CV

2) A cover letter that includes :

a. Your work experience

b. Your experience and / or interest in injury prevention work and project management,

c. Your experience in or with Philadelphia, if any, and

d. Your past or proposed contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

3) A writing or other work sample (optional but encouraged)

Please reach out to with any questions about this position.