Bilingual Sexual Violence Outreach Educator

About Family Service League

Family Service League is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides individual, couple, and family counseling and comprehensive sexual violence emergency, advocacy, and prevention services as the state designated sexual violence program for Essex County. Since 1881 and throughout the organization’s history, the core mission has remained consistent, which is to support and strengthen those in need through counseling, education, and social services.

About the Bilingual Sexual Violence Outreach Educator

Family Service League is seeking a Bilingual Sexual Violence Outreach Educator to conduct prevention education/trainings/workshops, community awareness activities with in the Spanish-speaking communities within Essex County. The Bilingual Sexual Violence Outreach Educator will also undertake coverage on Spanish hotline of the Essex County's state designated Rape Crisis Center, SAVE of Essex County.

The SAVE of Essex County program consists of a 24/7 hotline, sexual violence advocate program, sexual violence prevention education and outreach services. Candidates, who have CSVA (Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate) certificate will be preferred due to specific requirements for the hotline.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide linguistically appropriate advocacy, supportive, and outreach services, such as prevention education, networking, training, speaking engagements, and other forms of public education, specifically targeting the limited English proficiency population and/or immigrant communities
• Create culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach materials, brochures, and social media content
• Develop partnerships with organizations, police departments, hospitals, businesses, etc. providing service
• Assist Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist in preparing for and implementing prevention education program as needed
• Complete and maintain statistical and narrative reports and records of all outreach activities
• Provide coverage on the 24/hour emergency hotline for Spanish Speaking Survivors from 10am-4am Monday- Friday
• Serve as a hotline supervisor/confidential sexual violence advocate providing on-call support one-two week days per week (24-48 hours), one-two weekends per month (Friday- Sunday), and as assigned
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, advocate trainings, advocate meetings, NJCASA meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Assist the Sexual Violence Program Coordinator, Grants Manager, and Executive Director as needed

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, health education, public health administration, human services or closely related field with certification in sexual violence education preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish. Working knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.
• Skills in public speaking, and experience and sensitivity in working with culturally diverse communities needed.
• Must be available to work some evening hours and weekends
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Internet and other programs
• Strong networking and communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team

Terms & Conditions

The Bilingual Sexual Violence Outreach Educator will work in office and remotely for 35 hours per week. The candidate will report to, and work closely with Sexual Violence Advocate and Program Coordinator.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Family Service League is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies fully with standards set forth by the EEOC. Family Service League does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification protected by law. Family Service League encourages and invites all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and clients have to wear masks within the office.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Sexual Violence Prevention: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sexual Violence Hotline: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Certificate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $23 - $27