Outreach Advocate

Grace Smith House Inc; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community service organization in Poughkeepsie is seeking an Outreach Advocate to educate the community on violence issues, engage with various groups, and provide crisis intervention. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in public speaking. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with public speaking and presentations.
• Background in human services or education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct presentations on intimate partner violence.
• Engage with community groups and organizations.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Computer literacy

Knowledge of social media

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Position: Outreach Advocate

The Outreach Advocate is responsible for conducting presentations on issues of intimate partner violence to the community. The focus is to increase awareness and raise public consciousness around domestic violence, family violence, teen dating violence, and bullying. The position includes education and training to local schools, businesses, organizations, community groups, and healthcare providers in the community.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the program director to engage with and meet the needs of the recipients of training, education, and outreach within Dutchess County.
• Educate the community about Grace Smith House services and programs.
• Develop, plan and implement developmentally appropriate prevention programs for large and small groups, including youth, adults, community-based groups, businesses, and others.
• Maintain and enhance curriculum, including but not limited to PowerPoint presentations, scripted presentations, posters, pamphlets, and additional educational materials.
• Attend and table at events that raise awareness of teen dating violence, family violence, and intimate partner violence in the community.
• Integrate trauma-sensitive, strength-based perspectives into all interactions and presentations.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with other agencies, staff, students, and volunteers on presentations and activities.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary and provide referrals for services as needed.
• Attend mandatory trainings as scheduled and engage in training that promotes professional development.
• Incorporate social media tools and use in community outreach and presentations.

Working hours

Monday through Friday; business hours. Flexibility is needed to accommodate agency outreach events that take place occasionally in the evenings and/or on weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
• Experience: Public speaking and/or public presentations
• Experience facilitating and engaging groups
• Background in a human services program and/or education
• Specialized Skills: Computer literacy; knowledge of social media
• Other Job Requirements: Clean, valid driver’s license and driving skill level consistent with agency policy; operate agency vehicles when necessary; ability to lift up to 30 pounds; ability to respect and work with diverse groups; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Spanish speaking a plus

Compensation and benefits

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on level of experience and education

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance