Victim Services - Community Education Coordinator - Mental Health Association in Orange County : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionTitle: Victim Services - Community Education Coordinator (Enough is Enough)Reports to: Crisis Services ManagerJob Objectives: Provide direct crisis intervention and advocacy services to sexual assault victims and co-victims. Facilitate NYS Department of Health Primary Prevention Education Program as well as community education programs.Perform duties while actively promoting an environment consistent with MHA's Cultural Equity Policy and WELCOME Orange . Responsibilities: •Initiate partnerships with local colleges in order to develop and implement Enough is Enough Program.•Per the terms of the Enough is Enough Law, prepare and conduct education and awareness events for local college students, faculty, staff, parents and the extended college community.•Implement Enough is Enough program. •Function as primary liaison with college administration regarding Enough is Enough related activities.•Develop relevant projects with colleges, create promotional materials for presentations to students, faculty, staff, parents and extended college community. •Provide on-call responsibilities for Sexual Assault Survivor Advocacy Program, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, up to 14 days per month. Provide services to services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault as necessary including short-term crisis counseling; both in-person and by telephone consultation. Respond to survivors presenting at hospitals and police departments offering the survivor information about forensic evidence collection, prophylaxis, law enforcement protocols, hospital protocols, survivors' rights and community resources. •Assist survivors with NYS Office of Victim Services applications.•Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports as required by project funding and agency.•Communicate with District Attorney's Office, hospitals, police stations, Crime Survivors Assistance counselors, Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and other human service agencies involved in survivors' case; advocate for survivors' needs within those systems.•Provide educational services to the community regarding rape crisis issues.•Assist Senior SAE (Sexual Assault Examiner) with duties including: SAE room compliance, forensic examiner training and forensic examiner on-call schedule.•Maintain survivor files.•Attend community awareness events.•Serve as an agency representative at local, regional and statewide meetings, coalitions and task forces.•Provide advocacy, support and educational services in a manner which brings a social justice analysis with particular focus on sexism and violence against women.•Represent agency at local, regional and statewide meetings, coalitions and task forces.Other Duties: •Participate in MHA's committees as needed.•Duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.RequirementsQualifications•Bachelor's Degree in related field with 2 years' experience.ORAssociate's Degree in related field with 4 years' experience.•Effective oral communications skills and ability to speak publicly and provide educational presentations to varied audiences.•Effective written and oral communication skills.•Ability to provide 24 hour on-call responsibilities up to 14 days per month.•Must be organized, self-motivated and have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.•Ability to exercise sound judgment in crisis situations and to abide by regulations regarding confidentiality.•Valid NYS Driver's License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.•Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under any mandated criminal background check process.•An understanding of and commitment to social justice.•Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.Terms of employment/benefits : •Non-Exempt.•Forty (40) hours per week. (Flexible to meet program needs)•Paid holidays, vacation, wellness, and sick leave according to MHA policy.• Afterhours (5:30pm-8:00am) case vouchers $150.00/ in person responsesMental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. (MHA), is a private, not-for-profit organization seeking to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of Orange County residents. Under the leadership of a voluntary Board of Directors, MHA's staff members, consultants and volunteers provide free mental health and safety net services to Orange County residents each year.Why work for MHA in Orange County?MHA is an agency that understands that its workforce is vital to our community and the mission of our agency. Our many benefits include:1) Competitive compensation rates2) 1 hour paid lunch for F/T employees3) 4 Wellness Days annually for F/T employees 4) 14 Paid Holidays which includes 1 Floating Holiday5) 403(b) Plan with discretionary matching6) Employee benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, health savings account, life insurance, cancer care plan, dependent care and more.7) Numerous opportunities extended for staff development and career growth.8) Diverse employment opportunities. Licensed clinicians and bilingual staff are particularly sought. As an agency that provides 24/7 services, numerous shifts are also available.Why is working for MHA in Orange County so rewarding?Working with our program participants provides opportunities to give others life changing support. MHA's staff are trained to offer compassion, inspire hope and teach the skills needed to overcome challenges. Come join our team and make a difference.If you are seeking a stable and meaningful career, Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. is your agency! Salary Description $20.00 per hour