Trauma-Informed Violence Interrupter (Part-Time, 24 hrs/wk)

YWCA Northeast Kansas; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Northeast Kansas in Topeka seeks a Violence Interrupter to engage with individuals at the highest risk of violence and those most likely to be victimized. You will identify conflicts, mediate to reduce retaliation, and connect participants to needed services through outreach and partnerships.

This part-time, non-exempt role reports to the Program Manager and requires a trauma-informed approach, strong outreach, and collaboration with community partners to increase safety for participants

Qualifications

• At minimum, 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage with high-risk individuals using a trauma-informed approach.
• Identify escalating conflicts and mediate to reduce violence.
• Coordinate referrals to services and monitor progress with individualized plans.
• Set goals with participants and maintain ongoing contact.
• Document service delivery and mediations as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Outreach

Relationship building

Cultural competence

Job description

YWCA Northeast Kansas in Topeka seeks a Violence Interrupter to engage with individuals at the highest risk of violence and those most likely to be victimized. You will identify conflicts, mediate to reduce retaliation, and connect participants to needed services through outreach and partnerships.

This part-time, non-exempt role reports to the Program Manager and requires a trauma-informed approach, strong outreach, and collaboration with community partners to increase safety for participants