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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Bilingual Educator/ Client Advocate Specialist 1 Full time grant funded position
Compensation: 18.75/hr
The North Coast Rape Crisis Team values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing and honest environment. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from underrepresented group members.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
To provide on call crisis services as needed
To provide crisis intervention, follow up, referral, advocacy and accompaniment for
clients going to law enforcement agencies, hospitals, court proceedings & other
agencies
Availability for and ability to take on-call shifts, including some weekends and
holidays.
Attendance at monthly in-service meetings, and periodic local/out-of-area trainings
To attend staff and case management meetings
To co-facilitate child, teen and adult workshops
To keep records; assist in data collection and quarterly reports
To comply with child abuse reporting laws
To communicate with immediate supervisor any concerns or feedback about individuals in classroom or school
To maintain positive, equitable and professional relationships with school/other staff
To participate in community events
To answer phones, handle basic inquiries, respond to requests for information
To type, file and maintain program- related materials
To maintain stock of forms for office use and literature for the public
To perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Commitment to the prevention of sexual assault
Commitment to the empowerment of people and to unlearning oppression
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of Rape Crisis and CAPP Training (may be completed after hire)
Ability to take direction; work independently and in cooperation with others, in an organized, self-motivated, efficient manner
Experience working with children or teens is desirable
Public speaking and/or experience presenting in school settings desirable
Physical ability to learn & facilitate Womens Self Defense workshops with or without accommodation
An ability to remain calm in a crisis
Ability to act clearly, knowledgeably and assertively in a crisis situation
Good listening and communication skills
Counseling experience desirable
Ability to interact sensitively and professionally with diverse community members
Must have unlimited access to an insured vehicle & valid drivers license.
Computer experience desirable
Experience in general office/clerical work helpful. Non-profit experience desirable
Be able to attain appropriate clearance of a DOJ background check
Second language fluency required in Spanish, Hmong, or American Sign Language.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB
All of the job functions listed above, to greater or-lesser degrees, involve the following physical demands: Close vision, hearing/listening, clear speech, good manual dexterity and fine motor coordination, physical mobility and flexibility. Continuous sitting, standing and walking necessary. This position requires frequent computer use and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Climbing ladders to assist with displays
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB
All of the job functions listed above involve to greater or lesser degrees the following mental demands: Complex reading and writing, clerical, analyzing perception/comprehension, math skills, (Good) judgment, decision-making.
BENEFITS
Health, dental, and life insurance (pending approved application) available after 2
mo., paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Tax sheltered annuity retirement by employee contribution. Other benefits required by law are State Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation, Social Security and Medicare Contributions.
Please call (707) 443-2737 for more information on how to apply. Applications are due by 4pm on June 11th, 2019
