CVI Part Time Violence Interrupter

YWCA Northeast Kansas•Topeka, KS

3d•$0 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

YWCA Northeast Kansas is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We provide transformative services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking, Community Violence Interruption, before- and after-school programming, and leadership and inclusion initiatives. Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Work Schedule: Approximately 24 hours per week. The schedule will be determined through mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor, with an anticipated schedule of three, eight-hour shifts per week. Reporting Relationship: Program Manager JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Program Manager, the Violence Interrupter engages with individuals at the highest risk of perpetrating violence and those who are most likely to be victimized in Topeka. The Violence Interrupter identifies and mediates potential conflicts, works to reduce retaliatory incidents, and internally refers individuals who are living in the chaos of violence to reduce their risk and increase safety for them and their families. The Violence Interrupter identifies individuals through street outreach, hospital referrals, victim services programs, and community-based organizations, and coordinates service provision with community partners to help address participants identified goals and needs.

Requirements

Relevant lived, professional, or volunteer experience working with high-risk individuals, community violence interruption, street outreach, youth development, reentry, victim services, or related human services. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated ability and proficiency to do this work through a screening process.
Experience working in high-risk communities and high-risk individuals.
Knowledge of local community resources (services providers, programs)
Understands trauma-informed practice.
Dedication to relationship building and a commitment to working as an integral part of a team, while exercising significant initiative and autonomy.
Commitment to the YWCA mission and values, including a strong focus on racial equity and social justice.
Valid driver’s license, transportation, and auto insurance.
Pass various background checks.

Responsibilities

Operates from a trauma-informed lens that properly supports those who may have been traumatized.
Immediately identifies potential escalating conflicts and engages all parties involved in conversations to mitigate potential violence.
Immediately works to reduce the likelihood of retaliatory incidents.
Accepts internal referrals from outreach staff and coordinates referrals to necessary services for participants.
Sets goals with participants and monitors progress in accordance with individualized service plans and program expectations.
Reaches out consistently to the highest-risk individuals and successfully engages them in services.
Demonstrates supportive behavior and role models positive, appropriate interactions.
Maintains communication and contact with assigned participants based on individualized service plans and program expectations.
Works with participants on violence prevention and risk reduction skills (i.e., anger management, conflict resolution, decreasing violent behavior, being mindful about their networks, and other life skills).
Assists and encourages participants to become involved in positive activities such as arts, employment, and recreation.
Uses a strengths-based approach to engage participants in strategies that improve participation in needed services.
Documents service delivery for participants and mediations as outlined in program requirements.
Performs other related tasks as required or assigned.
Establishes and maintains relationships with local service providers, faith institutions, victim services programs, hospitals, and community-based organizations to strengthen referral sources and support participant safety.
Attends community meetings, neighborhood discussions, and other job-related community activities as a representative of the organization, consistent with program needs and the employee’s work schedule.
Works collaboratively with community partners to identify resources that address participants’ goals and reduce risk factors connected to violence.
Conducts themselves with integrity and demonstrates high ethical standards that are consistent with the organization’s values.
Acts in a professional manner at all times and maintains appropriate boundaries with participants, their families, and coworkers.
Demonstrates accountability for results and keeps commitments to others.
Reports to work, meetings, training, and job-related activities prepared and as scheduled.
Demonstrates openness and respect for cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and coworkers.
Accepts feedback and ideas from team and supervisor and is constructive when sharing feedback and ideas with others.
Attends regular supervision, team meetings, required training, and other professional workshops to enhance job skills.
Sets annual developmental goals with supervisor to meet learning needs and interests, while also enhancing job performance and skills.