Specialist, Violence Intervention

Goodwill Kentucky•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, Violence Intervention Specialist to join our team! The Violence Intervention Specialist conducts street outreach in targeted community settings where violent incidents are prevalent. Violence Intervention Specialists 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 with individuals involved in conflicts, providing de-escalation, mediation, and resources. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while striving in a high-energy, fast paced environment, the Violence Intervention 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.

Requirements

Previous work with high- risk individuals and in-depth knowledge of the targeted area.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include evenings and weekends to accommodate programming requirements and needs of participants.
Must demonstrate proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with the ability to use Salesforce and computer software programs and/or other applications.
Must have an assertive personality, outstanding oral and written communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of diverse people.

Responsibilities

Violence Intervention 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.