Part-Time On-Call Hospital Crisis Advocate

The Ion Center For Violence Prevention; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 13,776 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Ion Center for Violence Prevention in Kentucky seeks a compassionate Crisis Response Specialist to provide in-person advocacy for victim-survivors in hospitals across Northern Kentucky.

This on-call, part-time role requires travel to hospitals such as St. Elizabeth in Florence, Edgewood, Covington, and Ft. Thomas. The position offers flexible scheduling, with hourly pay between $10 and $20 and a commitment to trauma-informed care and community safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care
• Ability to work under highly stressful, crisis-oriented situations
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality
• Outstanding empathetic and listening skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate on a team
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Complete trainings for funding requirements and knowledge building
• Must be a minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention services to primary and secondary survivors, focusing on partner/sexual violence and stalking.
• Provides in-person advocacy and connects clients with Ion Center services during hospital visits.
• Responds to dispatch; meets victim-survivors within 30 minutes of dispatch.
• Collaborates with community partners to support victims and educate on relevant topics.
• Coordinates immediate transportation and housing assistance as needed.
• Attends related trainings and contributes to a trauma-informed agency environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Ion Center for Violence Prevention in Kentucky seeks a compassionate Crisis Response Specialist to provide in-person advocacy for victim-survivors in hospitals across Northern Kentucky.

This on-call, part-time role requires travel to hospitals such as St. Elizabeth in Florence, Edgewood, Covington, and Ft. Thomas. The position offers flexible scheduling, with hourly pay between $10 and $20 and a commitment to trauma-informed care and community safety.