What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPASS Outreach and Prevention Specialist position at Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio?
COMPASS provides services to all survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their loved ones in Stark, Tuscarawas, and Carroll Counties. Their programs include crisis intervention and advocacy, education, and prevention.
We are seeking a full-time Outreach and Prevention Specialist to educate and raise awareness of sexual violence on college campuses and provide prevention programming on a community/statewide level.
Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about the effects of sexual violence on the victim, the family, and the community. They will carry on our mission to promote the healing of individuals impacted by sexual violence and to create social change. This individual will also support and carry out our vision of a community where all people can live free of sexual violence.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with community agencies and campuses to provide rape crisis services to survivors within the community who may not be able to access services otherwise.
- Provide community and campus resources, as well as ongoing follow-up, for the survivor.
- Complete all necessary documentation and reporting forms as required by the agency and funding sources.
- Provide accompaniment and assistance to the survivor and/or co-survivors (such as parents, custodians, legal guardians, and spouses) throughout the Title IX process and law enforcement and judicial process, including medical exams.
- Network and collaborate with community organizations to establish prevention opportunities
- Collaborate with the prevention staff to complete the deliverables outlined in funding guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, practices, and safety/security regulations.
- Maintain client confidentiality of people served.
- Provide coverage on the 24-hour crisis line and provide hospital advocacy when assigned.
- Carry out other assignments as required by the supervisor, following the agency's goals and purpose.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field
- Must have a valid driver's license with 5 or fewer points and auto insurance
- Ability to work with moderate supervision
See the attached job description for a full list of duties, essential functions, and basic requirements. Based out of New Philadelphia, travel is required for work performed in Tuscarawas, Stark, and Carroll counties.
This is a full-time position with offered benefits of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Paid Holidays, and Generous Paid Time Off.
Learn more about COMPASS at https://www.compassrapecrisis.org
Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Background check required.