Education & Outreach Advocate
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY - Geneseo, NY
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Education & Outreach Advocate Geneseo, NY ( RESTORE Job Type Full-time Description Education and Outreach AdvocateLivingston & Wyoming Counties Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment.No matter what. Diversity and inclusion are core values at Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY). PPCWNY recruits exceptional and diverse staff. PPCWNY strives to develop staff into leaders for a diverse and global workplace. In support of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY)'s mission, theEducation & Outreach Advocatehas responsibility for providing outreach and awareness to members of the communities, schools, and partner agencies. The Education & Outreach Advocate provides sexual assault education and programming inLivingston & Wyoming Counties. The home office for this position is inGeneseobut travel is required throughout the entire RESTORE region includingGenesee, Monroe, and Orleans Counties. Essential Functions 30% Designs and delivers education and outreach programs to community members and K-12 school districts, increasing awareness of sexual assault 30% Provides education and outreach to community members and partner agencies via tabling and community events; interacts effectively with community members and partner agencies around sensitive topics 15% Develops strategic relationships with educational institutions, community stakeholders, community agencies, correctional facilities, and faith-based organizations 10% Promotes training opportunities and distributes prevention materials to the community and community stakeholders 5% Attends community meetings, as well as internal meetings with education staff and all team members 5% Identifies desired program outcomes, develops outcome measurement tools and collects data for program analysis, reporting and grant purposes 5% Participates and help facilitates volunteer advocate trainings Accountability Activities Must sign up for On Call shifts at a minimum of two shifts per month including one weeknight and one weekend 24-hour shift on a rotating basis with all staff, including holidays, providing coverage to all Counties RESTORE serves including: Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Stays current on prevention education strategies by attending educational conferences and training seminars relevant to job responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department Participates in affiliate initiatives and represents PPCWNY in a professional manner within appropriate forums, coalitions, etc., and uses those opportunities to increase participation in PPCWNY programs and to further agency goals Shows respect to all internal and external customers for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints and needs in areas such as race, gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, and others Requirements Applicants must possess the following qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience): Education- Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Services, Social Work, Health Education, Criminal Justice, or related field Experience- Two years paid work in human services or education and/or one year paid crisis counseling, sexual assault, or domestic violence work required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Must successfully complete the sexual assault advocacy program training during the first two months of onboarding Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS driver's license not in jeopardy of being revoked; ability to respond to emergency calls within thirty minutes Demonstrated knowledge of sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking dynamics and effects, public awareness, and crisis intervention services Professional written and verbal communication skills; strong public speaking presentation skills General PC skills needed (MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Self-motivated with the ability to set goals and create timelines for implementation; excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have experience delivering care in ways that honor and respect LGBTQ communities Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who are proficient in two or more languages A commitment to Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY (PPCWNY)'s mission, vision, and values along with a commitment to providing services to a diverse range of clients and to the goals of PPCWNY is essential Physical Requirements Possess sufficient mobility to perform the Essential Functions listed in this Job Description with or without an accommodation Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned Work ScheduleThis is a full-time position; regular schedule will be 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend duties, as well as on call responsibilities. Benefits & CompensationAt PPCWNY, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency. In alignment with these efforts, the pay for this position ranges from $19.00 to $22.06/hour. Actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive compensation, PPCWNY offers an extensive benefits package with generous Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, affordable medical, dental, and vision options, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) with match, and much more Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply. Salary Description $19.00 to $22.06/hour
Created: 2024-09-23