Specialist, Violence Intervention -Jacobs

Goodwill Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, Violence Intervention Specialist to join our team! The Violence Intervention Specialist conducts street outreach in targeted community settings where violent incidents are prevalent. Violence Intervention Specialists play a crucial role in preventing and mitigating violent incidents within high-risk areas of Louisville. By leveraging credibility and a deep understanding of the community, they actively engage with individuals involved in conflicts, providing de-escalation, mediation, and resources. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while striving in a high-energy, fast paced environment, the Violence Intervention Specialist opportunity is for you.

Goodwill’s Mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location:Jacobs Neighborhood

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Violence Intervention Specialist provides outreach in targeted areas of the Louisville community to prevent firearm-related interpersonal violence and retaliation.


• Establish and maintain relationships with high-risk individuals by participating in shooting responses and providing immediate support.


• Identify potential conflicts and proactively intervene to prevent violence.


• Employ effective de-escalation techniques and facilitate mediation between conflicting parties.


• Identify and connect high-risk individuals with Outreach Case Coordinators and/or Community Health Workers for comprehensive support.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Education and Experience:

• Previous work with high- risk individuals and in-depth knowledge of the targeted area.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include evenings and weekends to accommodate programming requirements and needs of participants.


• Must demonstrate proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with the ability to use Salesforce and computer software programs and/or other applications.


• Must have an assertive personality, outstanding oral and written communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of diverse people.

Physical Demands:

• This job may have physical requirements that considered sedentary to light work. Physical demand requirements are more than those for sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity. Light work includes lifting up to 20lbs occasionally and/or up to 10lbs frequently.


• Must be able to work in environments where participants are in outdoor locations.


• Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is often required.

 Benefits:

• 403(b) Plan


• Company 403(b) Matching Contributions


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays


• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance


• Voluntary Term Life Insurance