Employment Opportunities
Position Title: Prevention Educator Posted 6.15.2017
Hours: 40 Hrs a week Mon-Fri with occasional evenings or weekends
Supervisor: Prevention Program Coordinator
Wage: DOE + Benefits (Health, PTO, Life Insurance) Exempt position
Position Summary: This position works primarily with young men and women in area high schools. The focus is men's engagement in violence prevention, mentorship of young men, and promotion of prevention strategies that encourage young men to take an active role in preventing violence. The Prevention Educator will be part of our Prevention Team whose primary duties will be the development, enhancement, and delivery of prevention curricula to area youth and promotion of community building strategies to suppress intimate partner violence. As a member of the Prevention Team, the Prevention Educator will also be responsible for organizing community outreach events in support of the WCST, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Finally, the member will assist in WCST volunteer outreach, public speaking engagements, development and maintenance of community partnerships, and trainings.
Essential Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
Equipment Used:
The Violence Prevention Educator position will require working knowledge of computer usage including the use of Microsoft Office components, e-mail, and internet technologies. Use of PowerPoint and presentation technologies, including projectors and sound equipment is encouraged.
Statement of Confidentiality
Candidate must agree, in writing, to maintain confidentiality of students/survivors and agency at all times.
Criminal History Background Check Required
Candidate must consent to a criminal history background check.
Compliance with Policies
Candidate must comply with WCST policies, procedures and safety regulations as communicated in writing and verbally by their supervisor.
Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License, successful completion of a background investigation, and must be eligible to be an insured driver and have reliable transportation.
Safety Considerations: Some travel may be required.
The Women’s Crisis Support Team strives for a free and open hiring process, and does not discriminate on the basis of cultural affiliation, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age, gender, physical ability, national origin, religious or political belief.
To apply, please visit our website: www.wcstjoco.org to download the application. Please submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to our mailing address:
WCST Attn: HR
560-A NE F St. #430
Grants Pass, OR 97526
This position is open until filled, initial application review will be July 5, 2017.
Hours: 40 Hrs a week Mon-Fri with occasional evenings or weekends
Supervisor: Prevention Program Coordinator
Wage: DOE + Benefits (Health, PTO, Life Insurance) Exempt position
Position Summary: This position works primarily with young men and women in area high schools. The focus is men's engagement in violence prevention, mentorship of young men, and promotion of prevention strategies that encourage young men to take an active role in preventing violence. The Prevention Educator will be part of our Prevention Team whose primary duties will be the development, enhancement, and delivery of prevention curricula to area youth and promotion of community building strategies to suppress intimate partner violence. As a member of the Prevention Team, the Prevention Educator will also be responsible for organizing community outreach events in support of the WCST, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Finally, the member will assist in WCST volunteer outreach, public speaking engagements, development and maintenance of community partnerships, and trainings.
Essential Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
- Along with the Prevention Coordinator, will develop violence prevention and community building curriculum, deliver the curriculum to student groups, community groups and youth service programs, and mentor area youth as they experiment with violence prevention tools given to them in the groups
- Engage in community awareness activities regarding violence prevention, particularly gender based violence. As a member of the Prevention Team, the Prevention Educator will take a lead role in organizing community outreach activities for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (OCT) and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (APR)
- Schedule and conduct speaking engagements with community partners, social clubs and organizations, and faith based organizations regarding the prevention of domestic and sexual violence
- Prepare informational handouts, brochures, and flyers about WCST, domestic violence, sexual assault, and violence prevention, including participation in production of bi-annual WCST newsletter
- In conjunction with the rest of the WCST staff, participate in the WCST 40 hour trainings as presenter, mentor, and resource for volunteers in training. The member will raise awareness of WCST volunteer opportunities when engaged in public speaking and outreach
- Properly track and log all WCST prevention (and school-based intervention) activities and participation statistics. Additionally, the Prevention Educator will assist in development, administration, analysis, interpretation, and promotion of outcomes and results of WCST prevention activities. The Prevention Educator will attend all WCST required trainings and team meetings
- Complete general office duties related to Prevention Team efforts – mailings, filing, and answering phones
- Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings, gatherings, and teambuilding activities
- Professionally represent the WCST at community events, fundraisers, and social activities
- Commitment to social justice issues and ending violence, particularly gender based, domestic, and sexual violence
- Excellent group facilitation skills
- Excellent public speaking and community engagement skills
- Experience working with youth
- Cultural competency with regards to rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities
- Excellent record keeping, organization, and planning skills
- 21 years of age or older, at beginning of service term
- U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
- Possession of high school diploma or equivalent
- Must successfully pass a criminal history background check provided by WCST
- Licensed and insured driver in possession of reliable, personal vehicle for transportation
- Some level of post-secondary education
- Knowledge of the dynamics surrounding domestic and sexual violence
- Awareness and understanding of social justice issues
- Experience in youth prevention activities
- Experience in community organizing
- Teaching experience and group facilitation
- Experience working with community based non-profits
- The WCST provides a dynamic, supportive, collaborative, and creative working environment where individual talents are celebrated and personal and professional growth is fostered. While much of the Prevention Team activity requires daily work in area schools, the Violence Prevention Educator will have their own workspace in WCST’s public office with access to all the amenities and resources of a corporate office.
- The member will work closely with other prevention professionals at WCST and within the Josephine County community in order to bring the highest level of violence prevention services to area schools. A significant portion of Prevention Team activities will involve direct service to area youth. The position requires professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, significant communications skills, patience, flexibility, understanding, compassion, empathy, and an understanding of ever evolving youth issues. The work demands significant personal and emotional investment and can be exhaustive. The Prevention Educator will be expected to participate in self-care and debriefing activities used by WCST staff.
- The Prevention Educator will remain relevant to our young clients, conducting research and analysis of current events, current youth culture, use of violence in society, and social and cultural pressures facing youth. Additionally, the Violence Prevention Educator will remain relevant in prevention education by connecting with current research, best practices, and participation in prevention trainings, webinars, and education activities.
Equipment Used:
The Violence Prevention Educator position will require working knowledge of computer usage including the use of Microsoft Office components, e-mail, and internet technologies. Use of PowerPoint and presentation technologies, including projectors and sound equipment is encouraged.
Statement of Confidentiality
Candidate must agree, in writing, to maintain confidentiality of students/survivors and agency at all times.
Criminal History Background Check Required
Candidate must consent to a criminal history background check.
Compliance with Policies
Candidate must comply with WCST policies, procedures and safety regulations as communicated in writing and verbally by their supervisor.
Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License, successful completion of a background investigation, and must be eligible to be an insured driver and have reliable transportation.
Safety Considerations: Some travel may be required.
The Women’s Crisis Support Team strives for a free and open hiring process, and does not discriminate on the basis of cultural affiliation, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age, gender, physical ability, national origin, religious or political belief.
To apply, please visit our website: www.wcstjoco.org to download the application. Please submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to our mailing address:
WCST Attn: HR
560-A NE F St. #430
Grants Pass, OR 97526
This position is open until filled, initial application review will be July 5, 2017.
Back up On-Call DV/SA Advocate
Job Title: Back-up On-Call DV/SA Advocate
Department: Intervention Program
Supervisor: Intervention Coordinator
Location: On Call from home
Hours: Weekend Back up Responder 24/7 Friday 5pm- Monday 8am (Explained below)
Employment Status: $15.00 an hour per call or response time. You are only paid when you respond. You will receive $12.50 shift stipend for being available to respond to in-person or crisis calls.
Summary: Work as an integral part of the Women’s Crisis Support Team in providing advocacy and support after hours and weekends to victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Stalking, through our 24/7 crisis line and in person advocacy.
Required:
Represent the mission, values and philosophy of Women’s Crisis Support Team to program participants, staff, and to the general public.
BACK-UP EXPLANATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
To apply, please visit our website: www.wcstjoco.org to download the application. Please submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to 560-A NE F St. #430 Grants Pass, OR 97526 ++++++++No Phone Calls Please+++++++
Job Title: Back-up On-Call DV/SA Advocate
Department: Intervention Program
Supervisor: Intervention Coordinator
Location: On Call from home
Hours: Weekend Back up Responder 24/7 Friday 5pm- Monday 8am (Explained below)
Employment Status: $15.00 an hour per call or response time. You are only paid when you respond. You will receive $12.50 shift stipend for being available to respond to in-person or crisis calls.
Summary: Work as an integral part of the Women’s Crisis Support Team in providing advocacy and support after hours and weekends to victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Stalking, through our 24/7 crisis line and in person advocacy.
Required:
- Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s License and Auto Insurance.
- Must complete WCST 40 hour mandatory training within first few weeks of hire
- Applicants must live in Josephine County, and must be able to respond within twenty minutes to Three Rivers Community Hospital and Grants Pass Public Safety requests for in-person advocacy.
Represent the mission, values and philosophy of Women’s Crisis Support Team to program participants, staff, and to the general public.
- Answer the 24/7 crisis line providing phone advocacy
- The Back-up Advocate will respond to requests for emergency in-person advocacy for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault on a 24/7 basis during their shift.
- Respond to our local hospital or GPPSD call for advocacy within a 20 minute time frame
- Help victims develop a safety plan,
- Accessing all needed resources and information for victims,
- Helping victims obtain paperwork and help with Temporary Restraining Orders, Elder Abuse Restraining Orders, and Stalking Orders while on scene or if it is emergency and they need to go to court the following day for court.
- Provide transportation for the people we serve,
- Appropriately manage confidential information
- Model appropriate advocacy skills to volunteers.
BACK-UP EXPLANATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The back-up advocate responder is weekend and holiday shifts. You will be provided with a schedule each year from January through December.
- If you are unable to fulfill a shift, it is your responsibility to find another advocate to fill the shift for you or trade a shift with you even if it is only for a few hours. If you have another job and would like to work the back-up advocate shift, it is your responsibility to make sure the lines are covered and someone is available to respond to Law Enforcement, Hospital, On Scene and Shelter.
- The responsibilities of the back-up advocate are to be available on call 24/7 from Friday at 5pm through Monday morning at 8am.
- The back-up advocate will problem solve, debrief and back up the evening/weekend shelter staff, volunteers, clients or the answering service as questions or problems arise.
- The back-up advocate is responsible for responding on scene with law enforcement or at the hospital for sexual assault. When responding with law enforcement, back-up advocate needs to respond within 20 minutes.
- Before your back-up advocate shift, you will need to be prepared by having a back-up advocate notebook available with all the important data and resources needed to perform the job.
To apply, please visit our website: www.wcstjoco.org to download the application. Please submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to 560-A NE F St. #430 Grants Pass, OR 97526 ++++++++No Phone Calls Please+++++++
