Reentry Specialist, Pivot to Peace

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky•Louisville, KY

10h

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-v to join our team! The Pivot to Peace Reentry Specialist play a crucial role in preventing and mitigating violent incidents within high-risk areas of Louisville. By leveraging credibility and a deep understanding of the community, they actively engage pre and post release with individuals involved in conflicts, providing de-escalation, mediation. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping others, the Pivot to Peace Reentry Specialist opportunity is for you. Goodwill’s Mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty. Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field, preferred; three-years of work experience in lieu of college degree.
At least three (3) years of work experience in reentry services; community violence services; criminal justice; social work; or related field.
Must possess versatility, discretion and good interpersonal skills with ability to work with a variety of diverse people, providing excellent customer service.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work and have valid driver’s license and insurance and acceptable driving record.
This job may have physical requirements that considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity and occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Reentry Specialist provides outreach in targeted areas of the Louisville community to prevent firearm-related interpersonal violence and retaliation.
Establish and maintain relationships with high-risk individuals by participating in shooting responses and providing immediate support.
Identify potential conflicts and proactively intervene to prevent violence.
Employ effective de-escalation techniques and facilitate mediation between conflicting parties.
Identify and connect high-risk individuals with Outreach Case Coordinators and/or Community Health Workers for comprehensive support.
Engage with high-risk individuals who are preparing to be released from incarceration and provide continuity of services post-release.
Gather and record data on all contacts, conflicts, retaliation, and hotspots within the targeted areas in database systems that align with agency standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.