JOB TITLE: Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Community Liaison (Part-time)
REPORTS TO: DYVPI Operations Manager
LOCATION: The primary office will be at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. However, a significant amount of time will be in the field.
SUMMARY: Advance the mission of the Detroit Youth Prevention Initiative (DYVPI) by working colleagues, SRTS partners, school personnel, and community members to promote violence prevention and personal safety in support of a city-wide Safe Routes to School strategy.
MISSION: The mission of the DYVPI is to foster a violence free environment where youth can thrive with the goal of safe schools, safe communities, and a safer Detroit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Serve as a liaison between DYVPI, schools, students, parents, and SRTS partners with a focus on: o Coordinating activities that encourage safe and walkable communities during SRTS hours; o Developing and delivering presentations that address student safety concerns and discourage participation in behaviors that place students at risk of violence; o Working with DYVPI colleagues to create opportunities for young people to inform, plan, implement, and evaluate SRTS activities; o Developing a SRTS Toolkit and serving as a resource for consultation and technical assistance to established and interested SRTS patrol teams in the areas of recruitment, communication, and incident and performance reporting; o Working with DYVPI colleagues as a resource in the facilitation of restorative mediation and other conflict resolution best practices.
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Serve as a member of a city- wide Safe Routes to School partnership responsible for managing the implementation of an effective, data-driven safety strategy for students and parents traveling to and from school working collectively, responsibilities will include, but not limited to: o Recruiting volunteers to increase SRTS patrol coverage; o Encouraging students and parents to use established safe routes; o Identifying, remediating, and/or escalating environmental issues and safety concerns; o Collecting and analyzing data to inform SRTS strategies and promote successful performance outcomes.

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Serve on a variety of safety committees and participate in community and school events as assigned.
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Document activities, prepare and present regular reports, and success stories, as requested.
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Perform additional related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Workplace success is contingent on the ability to commit to embrace data driven strategies, work across organizations; in addition to building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships.
• Daily activities will include, but not limited to: off-site meetings, school visits, and patrol monitoring.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, evidenced-based models, and best practices is expected.
• Attendance and participation is frequently required for evening and weekend events.
• Regular travel to communities across Detroit; use of a personal vehicle is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to responsibilities preferred. Additional education or training in Restorative Practices, conflict resolution, mediation, dispute, and/or peace studies is a plus.
• Two years professional experience working with children and adults in an academic or social service setting.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, positive and engaging attitude, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• A minimal of two (2) years community engagement, event planning, and project management experience.
• Working knowledge or experience of the local and national Safe Routes to School models a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, program partners, and representatives from other agencies.
• Able to keep accurate and timely records of activities and complete grant reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; strong computer skills including proficiency with
Microsoft Office programs. Experience using web-based tools and social media are important.