We are the regional Domestic Violence Shelter & Program serving the BRADD region, consisting of Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren counties in Kentucky. Our agency consists of three major departments. Our outreach program assists survivors in court hearings and in individual counseling sessions. Our housing department assists survivors in their search for permanent housing and supports them in their transition to self-sufficiency. Our shelter, or residential services, is the most robust of our three major departments. While all advocates in our shelter contribute to case management services for clients fleeing Domestic Violence, including intake procedures and paperwork, assessments, referral to outside services and addressing urgent physical needs, advocates are also responsible for the upkeep of the shelter household needs. Household responsibilities include cleaning bedrooms for incoming clients, assisting in washing house laundry such as bath towels and bedding (does not include residents’ laundry), cooking meals for residents of the shelter, and managing grocery and food stock. The mission of the Barren River area Safe Space, Inc is: · To provide safety and support to victims of domestic violence and their children; · To protect the rights of individuals to be free from any form of abuse; · To increase public awareness of domestic violence in order to affect systems change, and; · To provide opportunities for empowerment that lead to self-sufficiency.
Typical Job Positions:
Crisis Intervention Advocate, Domestic Violence Advocate
Pay Range:
$17-20 per hour
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance at no cost to the employee. Med Center's WorkLife Plan allows staff to visit urgent care & primary care physicians for absolutely free. Pension through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority including employer match.
Typical Education Requirements:
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
