What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rural Project-Outreach Services Coordinator position at WV Foundation for Rape Information and Services?
JOB DESCRIPTION
MISSION: The West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (WVFRIS) serves as the network of rape crisis centers in West Virginia to coordinate and develop comprehensive intervention and prevention services in the areas of sexual violence, stalking and sex trafficking.
Overview: The Rural Project Outreach Services Coordinator will work to design and implement services for sexual violence and stalking victims of special populations, and provide targeted training and technical assistance to advocates and allied professionals in serving those victims. These populations would include marginalized populations (particularly those in rural areas, older adults, and people with disabilities).
Eligibility Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
- Experience in the provision of victim advocacy is required, preferably in rural communities.
- Experience providing advocacy services to older adults and people with disabilities is preferred.
Location Requirements: Remote, but must be a resident of West Virginia and available during the standard workweek. Some work travel to provide support, trainings and for meetings is required.
Hours of Work: Full Time Position: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm
Responsibilities: The Rural Outreach Services Coordinator will:
- Assist each of the eight advocates in coordinating annual Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) trainings.
- Convene quarterly meetings and trainings of the Rural Advocate Network (RAN).
- Compile resources and conduct capacity-building activities during quarterly Rural Advocate Network meetings.
- Assist advocates and SARTs in continuing to implement transition plans for accessible services developed during the current project year and expand these efforts to include all populations.
- Facilitate an advocate listserv.
- Coordinate the planning team responsible for developing four project products addressing abuse in later life: a compendium of resources, a poster, a brochure, and a marketing and outreach guide.
- Conduct annual webinars on using social and electronic media to increase awareness of available services.
- Assist advocates and SARTs with prevention efforts, specifically expanding prevention action plans to address abuse in later life.
- Assist SARTs in conducting internal self-assessments of the inclusivity of services provided.
- Assist SARTs in developing asset maps of services available to older adults.
- Review monthly reports from participating rape crisis centers and review invoices and supporting documentation for payment.
- Provide technical assistance to advocates to support successful project implementation.
- Compile data required for the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) semiannual narrative grant reports.
- Attend OVW-sponsored and approved trainings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the WVFRIS Co-Executive Directors.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in WV? (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairmont, WV 26554
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000