OVP Community Intervention Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a community outreach professional to engage at-risk individuals and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to reduce violence and improve safety.

The role operates with limited supervision and uses case management software to report major activities and outcomes. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required, along with a valid driver’s license and ability to coordinate with local agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 2+ years in social work, psychology or counseling.
• Ability to engage high-risk individuals and build partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• Strong case management and coordination with services and programs.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with high-risk persons and acquaintances.
• Provides life coaching to develop youth and adult life plans.
• Engages in conflict mediation and resolution where violence is likely.
• Provides education for modification of norms around identity and violence.
• Helps facilitate positive alternatives to violence through case management.
• Recruits and maintains a case load of high-risk participants and connects them to services.
• Works with community, outreach programs, and law enforcement to gather information for violence prevention.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Life coaching

Conflict mediation

Community education

Case management

Networking

Interagency collab

Safety planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Public Health or related discipline

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to engage in community outreach, intervention services, and relationship building with at-risk individuals and multiple stakeholders.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings and case management software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Builds relationships with high-risk persons in the focus area and acquaintances.
• Provides life coaching (by working to develop life plans) to address their individual risks and needs.
• Engages in conflict mediation and resolution in circumstances in which violence is likely, including possible retaliation.
• Provides education for modification of norms around identity and violence.
• Helps facilitate positive alternatives to violence through case management.
• Recruits and maintains a case management load of high-risk participants and works with them to reduce risks.
• Makes necessary connections to services, support, and opportunities (i.e., job programs, GED, and drug treatment) that lead to safety and success.
• Participates, as necessary, in organized responses to shootings.
• Works with the community, other outreach programs, and local law enforcement to gain information that may be helpful in preventing additional violence.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Public Health or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of social work, psychology, counseling or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.