HAVEN and the Sexual Assault Counseling Center (SACC) are seeking a Full-time Community Education Specialist. This position is shared between both organizations. Domestic violence/sexual assault education or crisis training/advocate experience required; must be able to work independently; knowledge of the local community preferred.
Instructions: Please submit a cover letter addressing the necessary qualifications (listed below), resume, and 3 professional references to Christina Powell, the Sexual Assault Counseling Center Executive Director. Applications accepted by email ONLY at info@bozemanhelpcenter.org. Closing date for this position is Friday, November 4th at 5:00pm. Background check is required upon acceptance of the position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Community Education Specialist
WORK STATUS: Full-Time Salary, Exempt
SUPERVISORS: Executive Director of HAVEN and SACC
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education and Outreach:
- Conduct community outreach, advocacy meetings, and education throughout Gallatin County to coordinate the implementation of best practices in the prevention and intervention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
- Provide educational trainings to: Members of the Gallatin Project Consortium (GPC); City of Bozeman; Montana State University Staff and Community; Law Enforcement; Prosecutors; Municipal, Justice, and District Court Staff; Gallatin County Staff; Community Members, Groups, and Agencies; and Victims and Victim Service Providers throughout Gallatin County
- Research, develop, and implement education curriculum, brochures, posters, training materials and other products required for community outreach and advocacy
- Coordinate distribution of education materials to agencies in Gallatin County
- Refer victims to other services and community resources as appropriate
- Develop and monitor social-media and web-based outreach and develop measurement tools for determining effect on access to victims’ services, especially for underserved populations
- Research current data for presentations to community groups, schools, agencies (Laws, trends, counseling, resources)
- Annually review the level of service provided to underserved populations and focus efforts to close any gaps in service or disparities compared to the broader population and develop specific protocols for addressing gaps/disparities
Interagency Networking:
- Communicate outreach work with and train law enforcement, judges, court personnel, jail personnel and other groups providing intervention services with an emphasis on best practices
- Collaborate with Gallatin County Victim Assistance Program Director, when appropriate
- Staff liaison to the Gallatin Project Team .
- Assistant facilitator and coordinator to Domestic Violence Response Team
- Staff liaison to Sexual Assault Response Team
- Participate in local task forces, coalitions and teams as needed
- Assist the Gallatin Project Consortium (GPC) in indentifying revising and adopting policies, protocols, and procedures that enhance victim safety with an emphasis on underserved victims including victims over 50 and the GLBTQ population
- Maintain records of all interagency networking and meetings
- Sit on community committees when appropriate
Data Collection:
- Maintain accurate statistics and document and maintain permanent records of services and trainings provided
- Input data into database on a weekly basis, assist in database maintenance, and participate in data analysis for GPC and grant reporting
- Submit monthly and quarterly reports on presentations, trainings, and all relevant statistics
- Maintain feedback and evaluation forms on trainings
Personnel:
- Assist with training and coordinating volunteers/interns/paraprofessionals
Finance:
- Maintain proper financial records and receipts for all Community Education Specialist expenses
- Prepare proposed budget for education coordination grants
- Assist HAVEN and SACC Executive Director with grant applications for education coordination issues and reporting
Other:
- Attend staff agency meetings of HAVEN and SACC
- Attend HAVEN and SACC Board meetings as requested
- Coordinate prevention and awareness services
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of HAVEN and SACC
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven ability to effectively network with community resources
- Ability to make decisions under high stress conditions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comprehensive understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking issues
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience
- Experience with crisis intervention
- Experience with community outreach/presentations
- Experience coordinating community services
- Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities
- Proven leadership competencies in collaborative situations
TRAINING:
- Must attend domestic violence and sexual assault training programs including Office on Violence Against Women Trainings
- Must attend all training provided by the GPC on laws affecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to 4 or 5 hours. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Directors of HAVEN and SACC
HOURS OF WORK: As necessary to complete job responsibilities
PROBATION PERIOD: Six months
SALARY: $30,000-$34,320
