Residential Trauma-Informed Crisis Advocate

The Ion Center For Violence Prevention; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Discounted pet insurance

Free workplace meals

Job summary

The Ion Center For Violence Prevention is seeking a compassionate Part‑Time Residential Crisis Intervention Specialist to support victim‑survivors at our Northern Kentucky shelter. This on‑site role involves crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy to promote safety and self‑sufficiency.

Responsibilities include intake, counseling, legal advocacy, and collaboration with community partners. The position offers $19/hour with a varying schedule (4–24 hours/week) and some evenings/weekends

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent (college/university) or high school diploma with 1–2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Trauma‑Informed Care.
• Ability to work under highly stressful, crisis‑oriented situations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent empathetic and listening skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Complete trainings for funding requirements and knowledge building.
• Must be minimum 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Intake and assess clients; maintain confidentiality and field crisis hotline calls.
• Provide trauma‑informed individual/group counseling and educate survivors on relevant topics.
• Support clients navigating the legal system and assist with protection orders and advocacy.
• Maintain client files, attend trainings, report stats for funders, and support a trauma‑informed work environment.
• Collaborate with team across agency sites and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Empathy & listening

Crisis intervention

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

College degree or high school diploma with 1–2 years related experience

Job description

The Ion Center For Violence Prevention is seeking a compassionate Part‑Time Residential Crisis Intervention Specialist to support victim‑survivors at our Northern Kentucky shelter. This on‑site role involves crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy to promote safety and self‑sufficiency.

Responsibilities include intake, counseling, legal advocacy, and collaboration with community partners. The position offers $19/hour with a varying schedule (4–24 hours/week) and some evenings/weekends