Victim Advocate/RPE Educator (Hybrid) Job at Pathways Inc., Morehead, KY

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  • Pathways Inc.
  • Morehead, KY

Job Description

Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.

Victim Advocate / Rape Prevention Educator

Hybrid Position – Gateway Region

Salary: $36,750 annually

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Position Summary

The Prevention Educator/Victim Advocacy Specialist provides trauma-informed advocacy to survivors while delivering violence prevention education and community outreach programs. This position works with schools, colleges, community organizations, and individuals impacted by sexual violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, comfortable discussing sensitive topics, and passionate about educating communities and supporting survivors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide trauma-informed advocacy, crisis support, information, referrals, and resources to survivors.

  • Assist participants with safety planning and accessing legal, medical, counseling, and other support services.

  • Educate participants about victim rights, available options, and community resources.

  • Coordinate services with law enforcement, courts, DCBS, domestic violence shelters, healthcare providers, and other community agencies.

  • Implement evidence-based violence prevention programs, including Green Dot and It’s My Space .

  • Provide prevention education and presentations to middle school, high school, college, and community audiences.

  • Facilitate bystander intervention training and promote healthy relationships and violence prevention.

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, civic groups, and other stakeholders.

  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, treatment planning, and case reviews.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, reports, and grant-related records.

  • Assess participant and community needs and identify opportunities to expand prevention and outreach efforts.

  • Maintain confidentiality and provide services in a respectful, nonjudgmental, person-centered manner.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required; qualified experience may be substituted.

  • Must have completed, or be willing to complete upon hire, an NACP-approved 40-hour training related to victim advocacy, including rape, sexual harm, sexual harm during incarceration, domestic violence, intimate partner abuse, human trafficking, childhood abuse, criminal justice procedures, victim rights, and Crime Victims Compensation Fund access.

  • Must have completed, or be willing to complete upon hire, required training and approval for violence prevention programs such as Green Dot and It’s My Space .

  • Strong public speaking, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to establish effective relationships with community partners and diverse populations.

  • Ability to discuss and work professionally with sensitive topics involving sexual harm, trauma, abuse, and violence.

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about cycles of violence, survivor experiences, effects of violence, criminal justice issues, safety planning, and community resources.

  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries, practice self-care, and build resiliency when working with trauma-exposed populations.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Population Served

Prevention Education: Middle school, high school, college, and community populations.

Victim Advocacy: Individuals of all demographics who have experienced rape, sexual harm, sexual harm during incarceration, human trafficking, intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, and/or current or former childhood abuse.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week in accordance with center policy. Occasional additional hours may be required to fulfill position responsibilities without additional compensation.

Why Join Us?

This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by combining survivor advocacy, violence prevention, education, and community engagement . The successful candidate will help empower survivors, educate communities, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to the prevention of interpersonal violence.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area

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