Preventionist-Bilingual
BASIC FUNCTION: Provide sexual assault prevention education programs for academic institutions, youth groups and community organizations
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a liaison between the Sexual Assault Services Center and the educational system
- Develop and maintain contacts within the educational system and the community to promote prevention education
- Develop and implement age-appropriate presentations and events focusing on issues related to sexual abuse/assault which include elements of identification, reporting and prevention
- Provide supervision and support to volunteers providing prevention services
- Provide direct service to victims of sexual abuse/assault
- Participate in on-call duties
- Represent GACS/Sexual Assault Services Center in academic, community and professional organizations
- Submit all reports, oral and written, in an accurate and timely manner to as required by GACS and in accordance with contractual obligations
- Structure and oversee volunteer activities related to prevention services
- Organize and coordinate volunteers for prevention services
- Communicate problems and issues within the Sexual Assault Services Center to the Program Director
- Work collaboratively with other agencies
- Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal
- Other duties as assigned
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Attend staff meetings, all-agency and other meetings as assigned
QUALIFICATION:
- Bilingual- Spanish
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or a related field or three years experience in the areas of education or social work
- Interest in women’s issues
- Forty (40) hours of ICASA approved sexual assault training
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance coverage