Assistant Director of Violence Prevention

Job description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Community Safety Department (CSD) was established to provide a non-police alternative response that prioritizes issues of mental and behavioral health. CSD’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team responds to 9-1-1 calls related to non-violent behavioral health issues such as wellness checks, mental health crisis response and supports for the unhoused population. In addition to providing responses to immediate requests for support, the Team offers follow-up care for the City’s most vulnerable community members. In 2026, the CSD will expand to include a Violence Prevention Division. This division will liaise between various City departments and organizations to enhance and promote violence prevention efforts in the City of Cambridge. ABOUT THE POSITION: The City of Cambridge is seeking a compassionate visionary, and equity-centered Assistant Director of Violence Prevention to lead strategic initiatives relating to preventing violence and supporting survivors and families to build a more resilient and empowered community. Reporting to the Director of the CSD, this role emphasizes holistic, collaborative, and community-driven responses to sy...