Join Our Team!
At Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. we are dedicated to providing safety, support, and hope to those in need. Join our team and help us empower individuals and families to build safer, more independent lives. If you are committed to social justice and want to work in a supportive, collaborative environment, consider a career with BRASS, Inc. Together, we can create a community free from violence.
Below are our current job openings. We welcome dedicated, compassionate individuals to apply and join us in our mission
Director of Development
The Director of Development is responsible for advancing the mission of BRASS, Inc. through fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and community engagement. This position manages fundraising events, annual campaigns, and digital strategies that strengthen community support and increase visibility of BRASS, Inc.’s programs and impact.
Housing Services Advocate
The person in this position provides assistance to the Housing Services Coordinator, Housing Services Manager, and Residential Supervisor. This person will act in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, Kentucky’s Crime Victims Bill of Rights (KRS 421.500), and all state and federal fair housing regulations. This position will assist individuals and families in finding and/or keeping safe, decent, affordable, and accessible housing. This position is under the direction of the Director of Housing Services.
Crisis Intervention Advocate (3rd Shift)
The Crisis Intervention Advocate is a full-time evening, and weekend position. The Crisis Intervention Advocate is responsible for answering the 24-hour crisis line, providing crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals. The person in this position is under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services.
Crisis Intervention Advocate (2nd Shift)
The Crisis Intervention Advocate is a full-time evening and weekend position schedule consisting of 2 pm to 10 pm (or 3 pm to 11 pm), five days per week. The Crisis Intervention Advocate is responsible for answering the 24-hour crisis line, providing crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals. The person in this position is under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services.
Domestic Violence Advocate
The person in this position provides direct services to victims of domestic violence to ensure that their rights are recognized and addressed according to Kentucky’ Crime Victims Bill of Rights (KRS 421.500), and federal mandates according to the Victims of Crime Act within a trauma informed care model. Services include crisis intervention, court advocacy, immigration assistance, and referrals for residents of the shelter as well as assigned outlying counties. The Domestic Violence Advocate is under the direction of the Assistant Director and Outreach Services Coordinator.
Child Advocate
The person in this position provides direct advocacy and crisis intervention to children of domestic violence victims, and appropriate family services within a trauma informed care model. This position involves both individual and group interventions, parenting interventions, developmentally appropriate recreational and educational activities, and follow up services to shelter children. This individual is responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing successful and cohesive children’s programming for all children residing in the 24-hour emergency shelter. The Child Advocate will assist in other daily activities of the shelter and is under the direction of the Director of Residential Services and the Residential Services Manager.
