Domestic Violence Public Educator

Hope of East Central Illinois•Charleston, IL

About The Position

HOPE is dedicated to ending domestic violence by providing a wide range of services and facilitating social change. We are currently seeking a full-time Domestic Violence Public Educator. This position will be responsible for increasing community awareness regarding domestic violence prevention, education, identification and intervention services available within the HOPE of East Central Illinois catchment area. This position will provide direct services to victims of Domestic Violence that include but are not limited to: Assisting with development of and providing for new community engagement activities Designing handouts/flyers Delivering community presentations Assisting with the development and delivery of Domestic Violence Education and Training Programs Assisting with the agency's social media efforts Collaborating with community partners to present and address the unique needs of survivors Assists in the delivery of the agency's outreach and community education plan Provides transportation for survivors Provides child care when needed Participates in the agency's on-call rotation Assists with fundraisers Office duties such as tracking, filing, answering phones and greeting the public

Requirements

Ability to work independently
Ability to utilize sound judgement
Ability to respond to crisis situations in a professional manner
Ability to balance priorities and tasks
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Ability to become 40-hour domestic violence trained
Excellent public speaking and written communication skills
At least a Bachelor's degree in human services, communications or a related field
Prior related work experience
A driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
The ability to complete the required background check

Responsibilities

Assisting with development of and providing for new community engagement activities
Designing handouts/flyers
Delivering community presentations
Assisting with the development and delivery of Domestic Violence Education and Training Programs
Assisting with the agency's social media efforts
Collaborating with community partners to present and address the unique needs of survivors
Assists in the delivery of the agency's outreach and community education plan
Provides transportation for survivors
Provides child care when needed
Participates in the agency's on-call rotation
Assists with fundraisers
Office duties such as tracking, filing, answering phones and greeting the public