Outreach Specialist

Kings Community Action Organization•Hanford, CA

11d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as an Outreach Specialist KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives. Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County. Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO. We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people? The Outreach Specialist is responsible for conducting community education presentations to community groups and organizations regarding sexual assault. Will also facilitate the 40 Hour Sexual Assault Certification Training for the Cal OES Rape Crisis Program.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in social services
Two years relevant paid or volunteer work experience (i.e.: AmeriCorps volunteer, college intern).
Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).
Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.
Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include: Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI), National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW), and the California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR) (Megan's Law).
Reliable, insured transportation and valid California Driver License.
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer.
Health examination with tuberculin clearance.
Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.

Responsibilities

Schedule, conduct and evaluate: Rape and sexual assault awareness events.
Workshops/community education presentations.
Self-defense workshops and seminars to service clubs, churches, schools, businesses, and community groups to raise awareness in the community.
40 hour Sexual Assault Certification.
Maintain awareness of special community events, recreational or cultural resources of other activities that may provide exposure to departmental and agency services.
Develop and distribute education and outreach materials such as newsletter, information flyers, brochures and cards to community agencies and businesses.
Develop education & outreach events to occur during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Provide crisis intervention services to sexual assault victims as well as to family and friends of that individual.
Provide short-term peer counseling to victims of sexual assault victims as well as to family and friends of that individual.
Responsible for referring individuals to appropriate community resources for additional assistance and counseling.
Document follow-up/advocacy/ accompaniment services provided to sexual assault survivors and their significant others.
Maintain records and files and complete necessary paperwork.
Submit regular monthly reports.
Attend all necessary meetings, conferences and workshops as required.
Other responsibilities as assigned.