Prevention Advocate

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:

The overall responsibility of the Prevention Advocate is to develop, implement, and drive a community-based prevention and awareness project at all health care facilities, schools, and civic organizations in the Family Abuse Center six-county service area under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator.

Successful applicants will have experience with working in the field of domestic violence, community outreach, collaboration with community leaders, project assessment, and data collection/input.

The regular workday for this position will be within Family Abuse Center business hours, M-F, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for special client activities and outreach events. Work hours cannot exceed 40 hours per week without pre-approved overtime.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, skill/ability, and licenses/credentials required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in public health, a human services field, communications, journalism or related field

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in the field of domestic and/or sexual violence preferred.
• Experience working with diverse people and groups.
• Experience working for systemic changes in the community.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working as a team member.
• Experience educating different audiences preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates experience and ease working with a diverse population of clients.
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently.
• Ability to resolve conflict and receive supervision.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive topics with clarity and understanding.
• Maintain personal balance while accomplishing multiple tasks that require a variety of skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize job responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Ability to communicate tactfully in a way that multiple different audiences can understand.
• Ability to creatively solve problems.
• Ability to maintain accurate data and document outreach efforts.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Licenses/Credentials

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and clear driving record
• Valid Driver’s/Vehicle Insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the agency at community coalitions and meetings.
• Provide training and educational exercises to community members.
• Attend community tabling events to spread awareness of FAC and domestic violence.
• Regularly take inventory of promotional products and educational handouts and work with Volunteer Coordinator to replenish inventory as needed.
• Lead ongoing assessment efforts in the form of surveys, interviews and focus groups.
• Conduct research on educational best practices and new and relevant curriculum.
• Create, develop and maintain presentations and curriculum.
• Implement an evaluation process for projects and outreach events.
• Foster new and maintain current project-essential partnerships to achieve the project's goals.
• Maintain all records, statistics, and documentation as needed.
• Provide Prevention data for grant reports as needed.
• Coordinate with other FAC staff as needed to ensure seamless communication.
• Develop working relationships with education professionals, community agencies, faith-based organizations, medical professionals, volunteers, and other entities that work with or encounter victims of family violence.
• Believe in and act in accordance with the agency’s mission statement and goals.
• Write reports, notes and correspondence as needed.
• Assist the Volunteer Coordinator in identifying and organizing Prevention Team goals.
• Document all community outreach work.
• Work with diverse populations and groups.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17-$18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave