Job Location Bullitt County - Louisville, KY 40229 Position Type Part Time
The Center for Women and Families is seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to serve as a Part-Time Community Outreach Advocate. This role supports individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence by providing mobile advocacy, case management, safety planning, group facilitation, and community engagement across a multi-county service area. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys connecting people with resources, and is committed to supporting long-term stability and well-being for clients.
Conduct intake assessments, safety planning, and follow-up support.
Develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals and case plans with clients.
Provide supportive listening, practical problem-solving, and advocacy services.
Accompany clients to critical appointments when aligned with service goals.
Coordinate transportation and basic financial assistance related to individual needs.
Facilitate support groups and educational workshops—internally, externally, or virtually.
Evaluate, revise, or implement curricula using best-practice guidance.
Engage participants in interactive, outcomes-focused group experiences.
Respond promptly to emergent situations with de-escalation, crisis counseling, and intervention.
Collaborate with courts, hospitals, or other partners during crisis events.
Assist with legal advocacy before, during, or after proceedings when appropriate.
Represent the agency at outreach events, meetings, and community presentations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local service partners and referral sources.
Support visibility of agency services through consistent, professional community contact.
Attend mandatory training, feedback sessions, and staff development meetings.
Engage in continuing education and skill-building in alignment with agency standards.
Accurately document client and partner interactions in the designated database.
Comply with reporting requirements and confidentiality policies.
Support data collection and reporting efforts tied to program goals and funding sources.
Use agency vehicles to deliver services throughout the nine-county region.
Provide backup coverage or cross-program assistance when needed.
Participate in agency events and interdepartmental initiatives as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED required.
1–3 years of experience in human services, case management, or advocacy preferred.
Strong communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, mobile devices, and basic internet applications.
Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to a team.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record under agency policy.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and travel regularly.
Commitment to completing 16 hours of continuing education annually.
The Center for Women and Families provides free services to all people who have experienced intimate partner violence and sexual assault. We help our clients and their dependent children become survivors through trauma-informed advocacy. Our goal is to mitigate the impact of their trauma by reducing their risk factors and building their resiliency. We serve anyone in Jefferson, Bullitt, Spencer, Shelby, Oldham, Henry, and Trimble counties in Kentucky and Floyd and Clark counties in Indiana.
The work is rewarding! When you choose to work at The Center for Women and Families you choose to join a team that is making a difference in the lives of a vulnerable population every day. We are an agency of warm, caring, and empathetic individuals driven by our desire to help others.
We have advocates who answer our 24/7 crisis line, and we have advocates who assist clients and their children living in our 79-bed emergency shelter. We also have advocates who go to area hospital emergency rooms and courtrooms to provide services to our clients.
Anyone in need of our assistance can either call our 24/7 crisis line at 502-581-7222 or 812-944-6743 or walk-in to our Louisville location at 927 S. 2nd Street or our Southern Indiana location at 1301 Akers Ave in Jeffersonville (located behind Clark Memorial Hospital).
