Training and Outreach Specialist

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•$29 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) is seeking a Training and Outreach Specialist to coordinate training and technical assistance for victim services programs across Utah and help provide outreach throughout the state, particularly to underserved communities. Under the direction of the Training and Outreach Manager, the specialist supports statewide training events, provides assistance to individual programs, and helps strengthen victim services partnerships. The full-time position has a hybrid schedule combining in-office and remote work. Applicants must be Utah residents, and frequent travel throughout Utah is required. The role includes coordinating core training for victim advocates, statewide training events and forums, and individual training and mentoring. The specialist also supports statewide response planning, maintains victim services resources, promotes collaboration among service providers, oversees National Crime Victims Rights Week activities, and manages UOVC social media accounts. UOVC provides financial compensation for crime victims, administers and monitors victim assistance grants, networks victim services across the state, and provides enhanced training to victim services providers. The position is based at 420 East South Temple St., Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah. A background check is required; a drug test is not required.

Requirements

Three years of experience in victim services and/or training or outreach coordination, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience working with underserved populations.
Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies and the UOVC team.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A trauma-informed approach to work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google applications; and grant management systems.
Utah residency.
Ability to travel frequently throughout Utah.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in the field.
Positive attitude and willingness to serve as a resource to others.
Highly motivated and leads by example.

Responsibilities

Organize and implement the 40-hour Utah Victim Assistance Academy basic training for victim advocates at least three times per year.
Coordinate quarterly SWAVO (Statewide Advocates for Victims Organization) training events and co-facilitate the SWAVO Steering Committee.
Assist with the statewide response to Mass Casualty and the statewide annex plan.
Develop collaborative relationships with state coalitions on best practices and core training topics.
Help local areas build partnerships and collaboration, understand the unique needs of each service area, and conduct on-site meetings.
Provide one-on-one training, support, and mentoring to victim services providers upon request.
Assist with statewide needs assessments and training plans for victim services.
Provide training on victim rights, the victim advocate role, confidentiality, trauma-informed response, ethics of victim advocates, collaboration, and other requested topics.
Facilitate monthly forums with victim advocates statewide and distribute weekly SWAVO listserv bulletins.
Identify underserved crime victim populations, develop collaborative relationships, and travel to meet with local leaders.
Manage the statewide victim services directory by communicating with providers and keeping resources updated.
Oversee annual National Crime Victims Rights Week activities.
Manage UOVC social media accounts.