Bilingual Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist - School Year
Bilingual Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist - School Year
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USD 55000 - 65000
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Job Description
Whats the difference between a job and a rewarding profession
One is simply a means to an end; the other provides meaningful work with a sense of purpose and belonging.
At The Retreat we believe the work we do is meaningful and rewarding. We are committed to ending intimate partner violence in our community by providing nofee counseling legal services shelter and education programs to anyone experiencing abuse or sexual .
The Retreat offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance and a generous paid time off policy. Our uniquely structured benefits package means little or no cost to the employee.
Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish). Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30; 10 Month Educator Schedule; with occasional evenings and weekends for a total of 35 hours per week. Flexible location: East Hampton and/or Riverhead NY office location. Local travel to schools & community organizations.
Develops facilitates and implements The Retreats educational initiatives (both in person and remotely) including school and communitybased violence and abuse prevention programs and The Retreat Teen Leadership Council. Utilizing bilingual skills as liason between youth and other community members and the Retreat Counseling Staff and Community Professionals. The Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist at The Retreat is responsible for helping prevent abuse promote respect and healthy relationships throughout our community and build awareness about The Retreat and our many free and confidential support services for people experiencing abuse in relationships.
PURPOSE
Develops facilitates and implements The Retreats educational initiatives (both in person and remotely) including school and communitybased violence and abuse prevention programs and The Retreat Teen Leadership Council. Uses bilingual skills to liaison between youth and other community members and The Retreat counseling staff and other community professionals. The Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist at The Retreat is responsible for helping prevent abuse promote respect and healthy relationships throughout our community and build awareness about The Retreat and our many free and confidential support services for people experiencing abuse in relationships.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach abuse schoolbased (prek through college) and communitybased (for professionals parents and community members) prevention workshops including healthy relationship skill building and preventing bullying domestic violence/dating violence and sexual abuse in both English and Spanish
- Build student and community involvement through outreach including traditional and social media campaigns and communication and event coordination and development.
- Translate materials from English to Spanish and facilitate inperson and online workshops and presentations in English and Spanish
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Development and Facilitation
- Tailor The Retreats education curricula and materials to meet the needs of the targeted audience; identify or create new curricula as needed
- Develop and deliver The Retreats crisis response programming and information for youth mental and social health needs; Provide Mental Health First Aid crisis response to students participating in programming
- Participate in the expansion of The Retreats education programming by assisting in the design of and leading workshops for teens to help prevent abuse and promote respect throughout the community
Evaluation
- Develop and implement evaluation strategies to determine the effectiveness of programs and workshops
- Prepare monthly (and as needed) reports highlighting program outcomes for grant reporting analysis and evaluation of programming
Outreach
- Host outreach tables at community events and health fairs to build awareness about The Retreat
- Track and coordinate agencywide participation in outreach efforts
- Participate in task forces to build a coordinated community response to promote healthy relationships
- Mentor and support youth and adults with referrals to counseling and other support services as needed; foster and develop students interested in volunteering and supporting others
- Build relationships and a referral network among support staff at schools and community agencies
Other
- Maintain records of all activities completed
- Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual outcome reports as requested
- Participate in training opportunities and staff meetings
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to the Prevention Program Associate Director and Director of Prevention Programming
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Social Work or Education or related field is preferred but not required if equivalent experience can be demonstrated.
2 years of experience in any of the following areas: community outreach education social work mental health or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Previous experience presenting information to groups in person or online. Must understand sexual domestic violence dating violence or stalking through education previous work or volunteer experience. The desire to continue building knowledge in the field.
Required capabilities include:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with school administrators teachers and students
- Ability to provide education through group workshops and oneonone meetings
- Experience working with all ages ranging from kindergarten to adult with emphasis on the ability to work with teens through the Teen Leadership Council and school presentations
- Ability to maintain a traumainformed and caring approach to connecting with students and community members
- Ability to utilize social media for outreach and communication purpose.
- Must be fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Other requirements:
- Must have a valid New York State Drivers License (required) and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed).
- Fingerprint clearance required
THE RETREAT INC. IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE CREED COLOR NATIONAL ORIGIN SEX SEXUAL ORIENTATION MILITARY STATUS VETERAN STATUS AGE MARITAL STATUS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS DISABILITY PREGNANCYRELATED CONDITION GENDER IDENTITY RELIGION GENETIC PREDISPOSITION FAMILIAL STATUS ANCESTRY PRIOR ARREST OR CONVICTION RECORD OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Candidates must pass SCR SEL and OCFS Fingerprint background checks before hire.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
