Education & Advocacy Director

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS•San Diego, CA

22h•$82,500 - $90,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees the effective development and implementation of strength-based, community-responsive prevention and education programs, agency-wide training, and volunteer program development. In addition, provide supervision, training, and staff development to CCS Advocates. Works with department staff and Agency senior leadership, to develop, implement, and evaluate best-practice prevention, outreach, and advocacy programs for youth and adults, in compliance with funder requirements and to fulfill community needs. Participates in grant-writing and other resource development activities for department sustainability and participates in agency-wide efforts such as strategic planning. Assist in building community partnerships and collaboration to help expand CCS education, outreach, and advocacy efforts in order to create and/or identify new funding streams. Hires, supervises, coaches, and evaluates the Associate Director of Crisis Response, Volunteer and Training Manager, School-Based Coordinator, Advocates, and Prevention & Community Engagement Specialists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Completion of California State-approved Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Training required (or must complete upon hiring)
A minimum of six (6) years of skilled program oversight and effective staff management.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience facilitating and/or training in prevention-related topics on prevention, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, sexual health, and/or public health.
Minimum one year experience working directly with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in training groups, and group facilitation.
Minimum two (2) years of writing and managing grants and contracts.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners on collaborative efforts.
Minimum three (3) years of experience developing curriculum.
Minimum three (3) years of experience managing a volunteer program.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively interact and partner with various groups and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to adjust communication strategies to effectively convey relationship dynamics across varying levels of understanding.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications.
Ability to learn and use various digital platforms.
Organized and detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain a proactive approach and execute all duties in their entirety.
Proactively adapt to always changing requirements and duties.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respectful communication at all times.
Must maintain personal mobile phone for work-related purposes. Employee must reside within San Diego County.
Must have reliable transportation available for work-related purposes, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Social Work, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain expertise in evidence-based, community-responsive advocacy, prevention, education, and engagement programs, including skill-building curricula focused on sexual assault, intimate partner violence, consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention.
Oversee, research, develop, implement, and evaluate best practice sexual assault advocacy services for Central/South, East, and North-inland regions of San Diego County, including 24-hour Hotline and emergency forensic exam accompaniment and follow-up advocacy services.
Bimonthly individual case reviews using existing software. The Director will meet with each advocate to review their active caseload, assess any needs, and provide guidance when necessary.
Provide guidance and support to staff by addressing questions and problem-solving needs, maintaining access to ongoing learning resources, and ensuring staff members are confident and well-equipped to support survivors within judicial and educational systems.
Maintain high quality and consistent reporting by monitoring timelines, follow-up expectations, documentation practices, and any related concerns.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with community organizations, including fostering and maintaining excellent relationships to include regular participation in meetings, working groups, committees, education and outreach activities.
Evaluate, education and advocacy program effectiveness utilizing best practices and data-driven results.
Oversee the implementation and evaluation of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and ongoing training for staff, volunteers, and interns in compliance with training regulations set by funders and California law.
Oversee the design and delivery of CCS training using layered instructional methods, including didactic education, experiential learning, simulations, modeling, co-facilitation, live observation, and structured debriefing, to support diverse learning styles. Provide strategic leadership and oversight of CCS’s volunteer program, driving effective recruitment, engagement, and retention to meet agency-wide needs.
Partner with CCS departments to strategically coordinate outreach services that advance agency-wide objectives.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Department, ensuring best practices, evidence-informed models, peer review, continuous improvement, effective contract management, staff development and efficiency, accurate reporting, and fiscal accountability.
Complete and submit required documentation, including reports and administrative paperwork, in a timely manner.
Collaborate on the development of fee-for-service opportunities, including negotiating terms and contracts, cultivating partnerships, and providing oversight to staff trainers.
Maintain client confidentiality by protecting client information and ensuring that appropriate paperwork is understood and completed by clients.
Adhere to agency policies and protocols related to the security of electronic client service records.
Establish and maintain positive public relations to support, enrich and expand community education, training, advocacy, and volunteer efforts.
Foster and sustain mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with schools, parent groups, universities, law enforcement, probation services, government entities, businesses, media, funding sources, and community partners.
Represent CCS in community meetings and events to strengthen partnerships, visibility, and mission impact. Participate in regular on-call rotation to immediate assistance, telephonically or in person as necessary, after normal business hours to shelter, advocacy, and counseling staff.
Other duties as assigned.