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Campus and Community Outreach Specialist

The Domestic Violence Shelter
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Job description:

Campus and Community Outreach Specialist

Organizational Overview: The Domestic Violence Shelter’s Mission is to build a peaceful community by providing safety, education, and supportive services while empowering survivors and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. The Shelter will provide programs to educate the community about the effects of violence on families and individuals to empower them to help reduce and prevent family violence in our community.

Reports to: Deputy Director, People & Culture

Status: Full-Time

Position Overview: This staff member will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating of campus and community activities for the enhancement of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking response, awareness, and prevention.

Key Roles

Campus Advocacy

  • Provide quality services to all survivors of campus sexual assault that present to The Ohio State University at Mansfield or North Central State College or who self-report through the crisis hotline.
  • Develop and deliver both campus and community outreach, education, prevention, and awareness programs.
  • Be available to provide advocacy and support to survivors of sexual assault on the campuses of OSU Mansfield and North Central State College.
  • Provide confidential crisis intervention, counseling, information and referral, and accompaniment to medical and legal services as requested by students and employees.
  • Provide survivors with information about how to file a complaint with the appropriate campus and how to report a crime to campus or local law enforcement and offer to assist survivors with filing complaint if survivor so chooses, including understanding Title IX and campus reporting.
  • Inform survivors of the Victims of Crime Compensation and assist them with applying for reimbursement if applicable.
  • Conduct survivor satisfaction surveys or use other methods to assess the effectiveness of the services provided to survivors.
  • Assuring quality services to program participants, maintaining policies, and procedures, implementation, compliance, clarification.

Community Outreach

  • Develop and assist with community-based intervention programs, workshops, education, and training, including coordinating speakers’ bureau as needed. 
  • Develop and deliver both campus and community outreach, education, prevention, and awareness programs.
  • Provide survivors with information about how to file a complaint with the appropriate campus and how to report a crime to campus or local law enforcement and offer to assist survivors with filing complaints if survivor so chooses.
  • Determine which tabling events in the community support our goals.

Sexual Assault and Hospital Response

  • Provide immediate on call hospital crisis intervention and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault.
  • Assist survivors in understanding their rights and options regarding medical, legal, and other support services.
  • Act as a liaison between survivors and various community resources, including law enforcement, medical professionals, legal services, and counseling agencies.
  • Advocate for survivors' rights and needs within these systems, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.
  • Accompany survivors to medical exams, police interviews, court hearings, and other appointments as needed, providing emotional support and advocacy.
  • Collaborate with survivors to develop personalized safety plans tailored to their situations and needs.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved.
  • Compile statistical data and prepare reports on program activities and client demographics for funding and grant purposes.

Professional Development

  • Attend trainings related to sexual assault advocacy, domestic violence advocacy, human trafficking, and campus advocacy.
  • Connect with Shelter, community and campus partners to sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking response, awareness, education, and prevention programming.

Other Duties as Assigned by a Team Lead, Director of Administration, Deputy Director, or Executive Director

Qualifications: Campus and Community Outreach Specialist shall have the following qualifications:

  • At least an associate’s degree in human services, Social Services, or related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Sociology, or related field, highly preferred or in progress
  • 1-3 years previous experience in the field of sexual assault/domestic violence required.
  • Program development experience.
  • Ability to plan, co-ordinate, and supervise the provision of direct services to clients and educational events.
  • Previous experience in campus and/or community-based service, education, and outreach delivery
  • Knowledge of community resources and applicability to client needs.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people of all backgrounds and ages.
  • Demonstrated strong written skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and work collaboratively with allied professionals.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional behavior.
  • Ability to work under pressure and react rationally in crisis situations.
  • Knowledge of the laws and processes related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
  • Campus experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

  • Understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking and its impact on individuals and families.
  • Willingness to work flexible part-time hours, which may include evenings and weekends, to accommodate client needs.
  • Dedication to promoting empowerment, autonomy, and self-determination among survivors.
  • Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and communities.
  • Present a professional appearance by following business attire guidelines, including neat and appropriate clothing and footwear such as closed-toe dress shoes, to foster credibility and approachability when engaging with volunteers, community partners, and organizational stakeholders.

Disclaimer: All staff are expected to communicate ethically engaged in providing excellent customer service and further their capacity to foster an environment of cultural inclusivity and sensitivity that is the foundation for all our work. Domestic Violence Shelter is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit https://www.thedvshelter.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

 

Work Location: In person