Hate Crimes Program Specialist

Position Title: Hate Crimes Program Specialist

FLSA Status: FULL TIME, non-exempt, 40 hours per week

Department: Frances Martinez CSC

Reports to: Director of Human Services

Pay Range: $31.00 - $34.00/ hr

MISSION STATEMENT:

As an organization grounded in the Latino community of Washington State, it is the mission of El Centro de la Raza (The Center for People of All Races) build the Beloved Community* through unifying all racial and economic sectors; to organize, empower, and defend the basic human rights of our most vulnerable and marginalized populations; and to bring critical consciousness, justice, dignity, and equity to all the peoples of the world.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will inform and educate the community on identifying and reporting hate crimes and bias incidents. The person in this role will assist in implementing outreach plans and strategies developed by leadership and will assist in the development and distribution of outreach materials used for messaging the public on hate crimes and bias incidents; and how these can be reported. This role will receive training on what a hate crime is and what a bias incident is. (This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all regular activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Works under the direction of the Director of Human Services and the Navigator Supervisor and follows established program guidelines and procedures. Requires a 6-month evaluation period. Position is contingent upon continued funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend meetings and participate actively in planning sessions with external partners
• Assist in updating and maintaining outreach and education toolkits
• Respond to phone calls and emails seeking information
• Maintain and manage files on relevant resources, policy developments and partner groups
• Organize methods for sharing information with community, including outreach, online and in person presentations
• Build and maintain working relationships with community organizations, legal groups and government agencies providing assistance to people affected by hate crimes and bias incidents under program guidance.
• Provide guidance to El Centro staff on answering questions from the community and serve as information resource for El Centro staff on issues relevant to hate crimes and bias incidents.
• Coordinate with El Centro program staff to provide information and conduct outreach to program participants.
• Receive referrals from El Centro staff for people needing information or services • Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend regular meetings including supervisory, staff meetings and Charla
• Prepare periodic reports as requested to supervisors, Board of Directors, and funders.
• Carry out outreach and education activities using established program materials and procedures.
• Escalates complex or sensitive situations to supervisor as appropriate
• No supervisory responsibilities are included.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a general office environment at EL Centro de la Raza. Works 40 hours per week. This is a nonexempt position and is eligible for overtime in accordance with organizational policy; all overtime must be approved in advance. May require a flexible schedule. May work different hours on different days. May require some local travel. Will work four days a week in office and one day remotely. El Centro reserves the right to change any or all conditions under which this position is permitted to work remotely or withdraw permission to work remotely with or without advance notice.

El Centro de la Raza offers the following benefits to full-time staff:

• Medical and dental insurance with competitive employee and family rates.
• Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees; option to buy up for additional coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 5% employer contribution; eligible to participants after six months of employment; eligible for employer contribution after first year of employment with El Centro.
• 12 days of sick/safe pay time each calendar year (accrued by pay period); eligible to take accrued leave after 90 days of employment.
• 15 days of vacation accrued by pay period; start accruing upon hire; eligible to take after 6 months of employment plus a floating holiday and birthday off.
• 9 days of paid holidays 5 days paid time off during the last week of December.
• Employment Assistant Program (EAP) for all employees, which provides help with mental health, stress, grief and loss, illness or trauma, relationship conflicts, financial guidance, life adjustments, and more.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to three years experience working with immigrant communities and other marginalized communities
• Experience in outreach, including planning outreach events
• Bilingual in Spanish / English, written and spoken fluency
• Experience in the nonprofit sector
• Experience working effectively with other organizations including social service providers and government agencies
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information and maintaining discretion
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license required for local outreach travel
• Demonstrated interest in laws and policies affecting impacted communities
• Presentation / facilitation skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone, desktop or laptop computer

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Statement:

El Centro de la Raza provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the requirements of the position. El Centro de la Raza would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable, and no undue hardship would result.

Salary : $31 - $34