City Intervention Worker I

Please note this is a limited-term position scheduled to end March 31, 2029, and is contingent upon continued funding.

Under direction of the City Manager’s Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention, responsible for incident response to engage very high-risk individuals subject to violence; offers support and services, discourage retaliation, build relationships with victim, family, and victim’s network; respond to various locations to contact individuals referred as high risk clients; coordinate, attend, and/or facilitate community events in neighborhoods with high rates of violence; establish a positive presence in high risk areas; and engage high-risk individuals and groups to offer support; and performs related work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.

Essential Duties: Responds to call outs for incidents of violence at any time of day, including immediate emergency responses as directed, to provide community resources, advocate for program enrollment, and build relationships; Makes initial contact with very high-risk individuals and assess and coordinate resources/services; Conducts proactive outreach in identified high-risk areas to identify individuals involved in violence and to build strong relationships with those individuals, residents, businesses, and community groups; Intervenes in potential conflicts by facilitating communication and advocacy for programs that diffuse violence; and invite them to attend a Community Safety meeting.

For a full job description please click here: City Intervention Worker I

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED; AND
• One (1) year of experience working with high-risk populations providing intervention and diversion services;OR
• Possession of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in counseling, social services, or a related field preferred.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license

Licenses Or Certificates

• Provide reliable self-transportation and current proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment background.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
• Employees must complete "Mandated Reporter" training within two weeks of appointment and as assigned.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

September 2nd, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary Of Benefits By Bargaining Unit

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School/ GED
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• None

How many years of experience working with high-risk populations providing intervention and diversion services do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years
• None

In regard to question #2, please describe your experience in working with high-risk populations providing intervention and diversion services. Include your employer, and dates of employment. Do not write “See Resume/Application”.

Please select each of the following for which you have work experience.

• Violence Intervention
• Case Management
• Community Outreach/Engagement
• Intervention Strategy
• None of the Above

In regard to question #4, please describe your experience for each item you selected. Include your employer, and dates of employment. Do not write “See Resume/Application”.

I understand that this is a limited term position that is scheduled to end on March 31, 2029.

• Yes
• No

I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from ***email_hidden***. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.

• Yes
• No

I understand that I must submit a completed Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by the filing deadline, August 20th, 2026, at 1 PM Pacific Time, in order to have my application accepted. You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to [email protected], or Fax to (661) 852-2070. The Certificate and the Resume must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. City Intervention Worker I #02491) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question