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Crisis Intervention Specialist Residential (3rd Shift) The Ion Center for Violence Prevention - 3.1 Newport, KY Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Food provided Pet insurance Qualifications Mental health stabilization Phone answering Confidential information handling Report writing Serving clients Referral services for crisis intervention support Intake Writing skills Safety planning Supporting legal cases Client assessment in social work Local agency collaboration Filing Client file management Care documentation Family counseling Community resource coordination in health services social work High school diploma or GED Working with survivors of violence Donation solicitation Support groups Fax machines Decision making Collaborating with law enforcement agencies Direct support Data entry Domestic violence intervention Personal transportation assistance Donation tracking Client advocacy in social work Full Job Description The Ion Center for Violence Prevention is a non-profit agency serving 13 Kentucky counties with an important mission: providing the best care of people who have been impacted by power-based personal violence and measurably reducing the number of people who have been hurt by it. The Ion Center's identity shines in everything we do such as preventION, compassION, protectION, interventION, collaboratION, and transformatION. All services provided to victim-survivors are free and confidential. The Ion Center is looking for compassionate individuals that will support and serve victim-survivors residing in our Northern Kentucky shelter, ensuring that we are providing the best care and most welcome environment for them. Residential Crisis Intervention Specialists play a key role in the services we provide through case management leading group sessions, maintaining facility cleanliness, answering hotline calls, data entry, and addressing other needs as they arise. If you want to help make our community safer, enjoy direct service work, and are excited to make a difference, this is the role for you! The Residential Crisis Intervention Specialist (3rd Shift) works 4 days each week from either 9pm-7am or 10pm-8pm , depending on agency needs.

JOB SUMMARY

: Under the supervision of the Site and Program Management, provides full range of crisis intervention and case management services to primary and secondary survivors of crime, with a special focus on victims of partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking, assisting victims to work towards safety and self-sufficiency.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies ZeroV Program Member Service Standards and the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) Standards for survivors of rape Intake and Assessment. 1.1 Maintain client confidentiality 1.2 Field crisis hotline calls, texts, and chat. 1.3 Assess and identify client needs. 1.4 Provide and connect clients with community resources. 1.5 Assist clients with completing agency paperwork. 1.6 Aide clients in developing safety plans. Counseling and Case Management 2.1 Provide trauma informed individual/ family and or group counseling. 2.2 Educate survivors on topics relevant to partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking. 2.3 Identifying client individual goals relevant to benefits, childcare, education, budget, and housing needs. 2.4 Transport clients to meet goals. Advocacy 3.1 Provide support for clients as they navigate the legal system, including accompanying clients to court, educate on legal system, assisting clients on filing protection orders. 3.2 Support Ion Center in providing essential services to victims, including hospital advocacy on call, hotline, and emergency shelter. 3.3 Collaborate with community partners, law enforcement, medical staff, and social service agencies. 3.4 Assist clients with crime victim compensation. Communication, Teamwork, and Administration Duties 4.1 Maintain client files and documentation. 4.2 Attend related meetings and trainings. 4.3 Report stats for funders. 4.4 Accept and disseminate donations. 4.5 Contribute to a clean, healthy, and trauma informed work environment. 4.6 Collaborate as a team across agency sites. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

(Knowledge, skills, etc.): 1. Knowledge and skills at a level typically acquired through obtaining a degree from an accredited college/university; or high school diploma or equivalent and one to two years related experience. 2. Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care. 3. Ability to work under highly stressful, crisis-oriented situations. 4. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality. 5. Outstanding empathetic and listening skills. 6. Professional oral and written communication skills. 7. Ability to work independently and collaborate on a team. 8. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. 9. Complete trainings for funding requirements and knowledge building. 10. Must be a minimum age of 18.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WHICH OCCUR REGULARLY IN PERFORMING THE JOB

Speaking, seeing, hearing, standing, writing, walking, including climbing steps, carry, pull, lift, stoop, kneel Using related office equipment keyboard and monitor, camera, copier, fax, phones, etc. This position may involve exposure to infectious diseases and stressful situations. The Ion Center offers generous time-off, medical benefits (including FSA/HSA), dental, and vision benefits, 403(b), employee assistance program, discounted pet insurance, paid parental leave, free lunch, and more! This is a full-time hourly position with a pay starting at $20/hour determined by education and experience. It is the policy of The Ion Center for Violence Prevention to provide Equal Employment Opportunity and individual growth opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and executive orders. State law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment for all positions. This organization participates in E-Verify.