Goodwillky
Team Lead, Violence Intervention Specialist
Requisition Number
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TEAML018074
Posted : November 21, 2025 Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, dynamic Violence Intervention Specialist Team Lead to join our team! The Team Lead provides support and direction to Violence Intervention Specialist staff to meet key performance indicators for the Pivot to Peace program. The focus is to lead the Violence Intervention Specialist in connecting with high-risk individuals. 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 Team Lead 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
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Directly supervise a staff of Violence Intervention Specialists focused on supporting the functions of the Pivot to Peace program and connecting high-risk individuals to resources.
Oversee the daily operation of the Violence Intervention Specialists Staff and carry out responsibilities as directed by the Program Manager.
Leads the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring that it runs efficiently and effectively.
Provide navigation guidance and day-to-day work-based site support to staff.
Maintains data reporting and reports as required by the Program Manager.
Supports the internal client referral process in support of the Outreach Case Coordinators and Community Health Workers.
Provide outreach service methods to engage with high-risk individuals in the targeted area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree or two-years of work experience in lieu of college degree in workforce development/social services environments, such as a workforce development program and/or community rehabilitation program, providing services to individuals with disabilities and/or other disadvantages preferred.
Must be self-motivated with the capacity to consistently work with a high volume of individuals.
Must have good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication - interpersonal relations, teaching/instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, evaluating, organizing work - own and others, planning, decision making, problem-solving, adapting to change, crisis intervention techniques- verbal/physical.
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.
403(b) Plan
Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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:
TEAML018074
Posted : November 21, 2025 Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, dynamic Violence Intervention Specialist Team Lead to join our team! The Team Lead provides support and direction to Violence Intervention Specialist staff to meet key performance indicators for the Pivot to Peace program. The focus is to lead the Violence Intervention Specialist in connecting with high-risk individuals. 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 Team Lead 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
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Directly supervise a staff of Violence Intervention Specialists focused on supporting the functions of the Pivot to Peace program and connecting high-risk individuals to resources.
Oversee the daily operation of the Violence Intervention Specialists Staff and carry out responsibilities as directed by the Program Manager.
Leads the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring that it runs efficiently and effectively.
Provide navigation guidance and day-to-day work-based site support to staff.
Maintains data reporting and reports as required by the Program Manager.
Supports the internal client referral process in support of the Outreach Case Coordinators and Community Health Workers.
Provide outreach service methods to engage with high-risk individuals in the targeted area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree or two-years of work experience in lieu of college degree in workforce development/social services environments, such as a workforce development program and/or community rehabilitation program, providing services to individuals with disabilities and/or other disadvantages preferred.
Must be self-motivated with the capacity to consistently work with a high volume of individuals.
Must have good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication - interpersonal relations, teaching/instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, evaluating, organizing work - own and others, planning, decision making, problem-solving, adapting to change, crisis intervention techniques- verbal/physical.
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.
403(b) Plan
Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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