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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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…