THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$67,687.00 - $117,791.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$92,739.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

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NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Job Summary

The Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) Deputy Chief provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and performance accountability for the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) focused deterrence violence reduction initiative serving people at highest risk of involvement in gun violence or reentry-related recidivism. The GVRS Deputy Chief ensures full contract compliance, measurable reductions in violent incidents among participants, high-quality service delivery, and alignment with Baltimore City’s comprehensive violence reduction strategy. This role oversees the strategy’s in-house provision of intensive life coaching and wraparound supports, staff, fiscal management, data reporting, cross-agency coordination, and continuous quality improvement. The GVRS Deputy Chief is responsible for ensuring the program operates with fidelity to the approved intervention model while maintaining strong community partnerships and city-level collaboration.

Essential Functions
Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide leadership for all program operations and service delivery.
• Ensure alignment with MONSE violence reduction priorities and high-risk targeting strategies.
• Maintain fidelity to the approved intervention model.
• Develop internal policies and procedures consistent with contract requirements.
• Ensure participant prioritization reflects city-defined high-risk criteria.

Performance & Outcome Accountability

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Reduction in violent arrests and shooting involvement; Participant engagement benchmarks; Employment/education placement rates; Successful completion of probation/diversion terms
• Conduct regular case reviews and performance audits.
• Implement corrective action plans when benchmarks are not met.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for MONSE.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise Intervention Specialists, Workforce Development Specialist, and Outreach Staff.
• Ensure staff maintain required caseload ratios and contact frequency.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions focused on case strategy and safety planning.
• Facilitate professional development in: Trauma-informed care; Violence interruption strategies; Motivational interviewing; Crisis intervention
• Promote staff wellness and secondary trauma prevention.

Contract & Fiscal Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with MONSE contract requirements.
• Oversee data entry accuracy and timeliness in city-approved reporting systems.
• Monitor budget expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budget categories.
• Prepare documentation for site visits, audits, and monitoring reviews.
• Submit required invoices and fiscal reports on time.

Cross-System & Community Coordination

• Serve as primary liaison with MONSE representatives and city partners.
• Participate in city-wide strategy meetings and case conferencing.
• Coordinate with: Probation and court systems; Schools and workforce providers; Behavioral health agencies; Violence interruption partners
• Strengthen partnerships in high-violence neighborhoods to enhance service integration.

Crisis Management & Safety Oversight

• Provide leadership during critical incidents involving program participants.
• Oversee retaliation prevention and safety relocation planning.
• Ensure staff adhere to safety protocols in high-risk environments.
• Maintain strong situational awareness and crisis response planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field (Bachelor’s degree with significant leadership experience may be considered).

AND

Experience: Have five (5) + years of experience in violence prevention, reentry, or justice-involved programming. Three (3) + years of supervisory or program management experience. Experience managing government-funded contracts preferred.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Deep understanding of Baltimore City violence dynamics.
• Experience managing high-intensity, community-based intervention programs.
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage performance under pressure and demonstrate accountability.
• Skilled in community trust-building and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong ethical judgment and professional boundaries.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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