What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Education Advocate position at Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc.?
Passionate about ending gender-based violence, racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, ableism, and all forms of oppression.
Self-motivated and invested in continuous growth, training, and skill building.
Collaborative and works effectively with colleagues, clients, and community partners.
Confident and able to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and contribute value-added service to clients, community partners, and colleagues.
Flexible and adaptable to operating in an ever-changing fast, paced environment.
Committed to being an effective communicator who can connect and build relationships with colleagues, clients, and community partners.
Human-centric and solution-focused, keeping the client's needs as the driving force.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING ALONG
Must have a Bachelor's degree in human services, education, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience creating presentations and instructional curricula, facilitating programs, and training for large groups.
Advanced computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation to travel between the agency's office sites and other locations throughout the service region.
Physical demands include but are not limited to long periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating stairs.
REPORTS TO: Prevention, Education, and Training Program Manager
Collaborate with the other members of the Education Team and other agency program teams to ensure that all educational materials reflect Fearless! values and materials are informed by our in-house practices to ensure alignment with our external messaging strategy.
Contact community groups, government agencies, businesses, and organizations to organize training, education, and awareness activities within Orange and Sullivan Counties.
Deliver training and education to underserved and marginalized populations
As needed, assist in training staff, interns, and volunteers during Advocate Training sessions.
Collaborate with the Prevention and Education team and other departments to plan, participate, and host community outreach and awareness events.
Distribute brochures, safety posters, and other materials throughout the service region.
Work with the Prevention and Community Education team to create content for social media and other branded promotional materials.
Contact schools, higher education, and youth-serving organizations to promote prevention education and awareness activities
Develop, design, and maintain training presentations and materials as needed.
Ensure evaluation forms are completed and summarized after presentations.
Maintain prevention/education data and service records.
As needed, represent the agency at network events, meetings, task forces, and outreach events.
Provide support as needed to the Prevention Education Team by facilitating primary prevention programming to students in area elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary schools focused on empathy, self-esteem, feelings, boundaries, consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. In addition, conduct training for educators, administrators, and staff in Orange and Sullivan School and Higher Education systems focused on improving systemic response to teen dating violence and sexual abuse.
Advocacy and Crisis Response Responsibilities
Provide culturally-informed, trauma-responsive crisis intervention and nonjudgmental, supportive hotline counseling, assessments, shelter screenings, and intake interviews for hotline callers and walk-in clients at the Family Justice Center and other locations within the community.
Provide accompaniment and systems guidance within courts, probation, police agencies, hospitals, and other social services agencies, including assistance in preparing court documents and accessing support and services through other agencies.
Assist clients in exploring their options related to current circumstances, legal systems, housing, economic/financial resources, safety planning, risk assessment, etc.
Provide clients with information regarding the NYS Office of Victims Services (OVS), assist with filing applications for OVS compensation, and serve as a liaison between clients and OVS.
Provide on-call advocacy outside of traditional business hours, as scheduled.
As appropriate, engage in ongoing learning and development by proactively participating in webinars, in-service, and external training.
Administrative & Agency Responsibilities
Engage in supervision with the program supervisor and Director to ensure effective performance and optimal client impact.
Support program-specific, agency-wide meetings, training, awareness month activities, and events.
Manage administrative tasks, scheduling, and correspondence for outreach appointments.
Adhere to agency policies and protocols related to the security of electronic client service records.
Maintain the confidentiality of clients, staff, volunteers, and agency information.
Maintain the highest levels of accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring that all client records and documentation of work activities are complete and up-to-date and submitted to the supervisor, as directed.
Work closely and collaboratively with agency staff within the Family Justice Center, residential settings, community partners, and collocated office spaces to support the organization's mission.
Ensure timely response and follow-up to email communication and voicemail messages.
Staff members are encouraged to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties, including other duties as assigned by immediate and other supervisors.
Worksite Safety & Hygiene
Proactively monitor the overall condition of the agency and ensure the maintenance of a clean, welcoming environment for individuals accessing services.
Attend to overall facility maintenance and repairs.
Adhere to and uphold agency policies and protocols related to clients' physical safety and the safety of electronic client service records.
Additional Must-Have Requirements
Ability to model and uphold appropriate boundaries in work with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and the community.
Demonstrates good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Contribute toward fostering inclusive and supportive work environments throughout the agency.
Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, crisis-oriented environment: assess priorities, take the initiative, handle multiple assignments, maintain organization, and meet deadlines.
Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written).
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others, communicate as needed, and exhibit patience and understanding toward the client population served.
Experience working with diverse populations and seeking an understanding of cultural differences.
Understand and work from a feminist philosophy of empowerment and support the agency's mission.
Display commitment to ending violence against humans and a commitment to social change through active participation in working towards ending racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, ableism, and all forms of oppression; demonstrate a willingness to gain an understanding of issues of oppression, battering, and sexual assault.
Bonus Qualifications:
Bilingual/bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Direct experience working within residential settings, social services, and with the homeless population is preferred.
Direct experience navigating legal systems, social services, and other community resources is preferred.
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