Bilingual Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist - School Year Option

What's 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 no-fee counseling, legal services, shelter, and education programs to anyone experiencing abuse or sexual assault.

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 with occasional evenings and weekends for a total of 35 hours per week. Hybrid remote opportunity from East Hampton and/or Riverhead, NY office location.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 12 months with 10 month school-year option |

Develops, facilitates, and implements The Retreat's educational initiatives (both in person and remotely), including school and community-based violence and abuse prevention programs and The Retreat Teen Leadership Council. 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 school-based (primarily high school level, but including all grades) and community-based (for youth-serving 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
• Translate materials from English to Spanish and facilitate in-person and online workshops and presentations in English and Spanish

Outreach

• Host outreach tables at community events and health fairs to build awareness about The Retreat
• Track and coordinate agency-wide participation in outreach efforts
• Participate in task forces to build a coordinated community response to promote healthy relationships
• Mentor and support students and provide youth 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's 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 assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking through education, previous work, or volunteer experience.

Required capabilities include:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with school administrators, teachers, and students
• Ability to provide education through group workshops and one-on-one 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 trauma-informed 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 Driver's 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, PREGNANCY-RELATED 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. 

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000