Outreach and Prevention Advocate

really Job Description

Position: Outreach and Prevention Advocate

Location: Woodstock, IL (In-person)

Pay: $19-$21

This position is a full time (35 hours) with benefits.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including 403(b) with matching, dental insurance, flexible schedule, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 12 Paid Holidays, professional development assistance, and vision insurance. PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Site. This position also allows for a flexible schedule including partial working from home after a 90-day review.

About Us:

Turning Point, Inc. is a nonprofit domestic violence agency providing comprehensive services to the community. We are seeking an Outreach and Prevention Advocate to enhance our team.

Job Summary:

The Outreach and Prevention Advocate plays a crucial role in fostering community outreach, school prevention, and professional training initiatives for Turning Point Services. This position is pivotal in connecting the community and clients with essential resources and prevention knowledge. Reporting directly to the Director of Outreach and Community Engagement.

Responsibilities:

· Implement and promote anti-violence education programs in school settings, catering to students from Pre-K through High School and local colleges.

· Deliver presentations on domestic violence, dating violence, Erin’s Law, conflict resolution, bullying, digital safety, and other relevant subjects to students in area schools.

· Cultivate strong relationships with area schools, regularly meeting with school personnel to identify topics and address the specific needs of classrooms and school community members.

· Answer questions in person and from student-completed surveys on presentation topics in a trauma-informed and harm-reduction approach.

· Assist in coordinating community speaking engagements, tabling events, and resource fairs related to Turning Point services and anti-violence education.

· Engage with area teen centers, libraries, and other community centers to organize educational and community events.

· Contribute to reviewing, developing, and expanding anti-violence education programming to meet community needs.

· Advocate, promote, and network on behalf of Turning Point to raise awareness of services.

· Address students who may experience reactions to the presentation and require crisis-related support after a presentation.

· Act as a resource for school personnel to reach out to when needed support for students related to domestic violence or other anti-violence-related situations.

· Stay informed about trends, statistics, and research in domestic violence, applying this knowledge to community presentations, training, and prevention efforts.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Public Health, or a related field

· Experience working with youth and teens

· Preferred experience in the domestic violence and/or mental health field

· Proficiency in public speaking

· Technology experience preferred

· Must possess reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license

· Flexible availability for presentations, events, and occasional nights and weekends

· Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish and English preferred

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to elissac@turnpt.org with "Outreach and Prevention Advocate” in the subject line.

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about empowering individuals and families affected by domestic violence and are committed to professional growth, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling role at Turning Point, Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19-$21 per hour

Benefits:

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible schedule

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

· Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21