JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Crisis Response Specialist (PT) HRS PER WEEK: As needed (not to exceed 99 hr/mo)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR: Director of Operations & Community Engagement

STATUS: NE

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for answering crisis phone line after hours and responding to hospitals throughout the eight (8) county region upon notification of possible sexual assault.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Crisis Response

• Provides crisis response to clients via the crisis phone line as scheduled;
• Provides in-person medical advocacy at local hospitals throughout the eight (8) county region as scheduled;
• Coordinate child forensic medical services at center after hours;
• Maintains essential records and documentation;
• Acts as resource to staff and other professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 20 years or older;
• Preference for Bachelor’s Degree and/or 2 years experience in a human services related field;
• Must live within 1 hour of Baptist Health Hardin, located at 913 N. Dixie Hwy., Elizabethtown, KY 42701;
• Knowledge of sexual victimization dynamics;
• Proficient in use of current technology and effective electronic communication methods required;
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects;
• Must be able to effectively track services for accurate monthly programmatic reports;
• Must have own reliable transportation for travel throughout the region;
• Must sign authorization release forms for a national criminal and other background check with a nationwide criminal record check clear of abuse and neglect findings, felony convictions, and of other misdemeanor convictions related to child abuse, family or intimate partner violence, crimes against minors or sexual offenses;
• Per 920 KAR 2:040, must be twenty-one (21) years of age;
• Per 920 KAR 2:040, shall submit to a criminal record check in accordance with KRS 17.165 and a central registry check in accordance with 922 KAR 1:470 during the application process and every two (2) years thereafter while employed by Silverleaf;

Additionally, an individual in this position must also comply with the following during their employment:

• Adheres to Silverleaf policies and procedures;
• Attend mandatory in-service and other training/educational programs as required;
• Complete 40 hours of training on rape and sexual abuse prior to contact with clients;
• Maintain annual continuing education requirements as outlined by grant standards.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Exposure to direct victim trauma, including descriptions of violence and injuries, and stressful situations during disclosures during/following presentations may occur. Subject to irregular hours due to crisis response duties because of the crisis phone line and in-person medical advocacy. Talking, hearing and seeing are required to communicate effectively with clients and community partners. Works while walking, standing, and sitting. Visual acuity necessary for updating files and completing documents.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• On call

Experience:

• Crisis Intervention: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Kentucky (Required)

Work Location: Remote