Youth Prevention Education Advocate (Part-time)

El Programa Hispano Catolico•Gresham, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization dedicated to supporting individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, EPHC has been committed to advancing racial equity and social justice by leveraging its Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission drives EPHC's response to local needs, addressing the social determinants of health through its program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. EPHC serves over 30,000 people annually with more than 100 staff members, most of whom are bilingual and bicultural. While affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, EPHC welcomes staff and service recipients of all faiths or no faith, united by a framework of respect for the mission, human dignity, and the common good.

Requirements

Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.
Experience working with school-aged youth preferred.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating and delivering trainings and presentations.
Commitment to EPHC mission to work in partnership with vulnerable populations to achieve lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.
Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
Strong analytical and strategic problem solving skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that could include some weekends and evenings.
Ability to work well in team setting, as well as independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics within a fast paced environment.
Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time management, problem prevention, and problem solving skills.
Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage at 100/300/100 levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in one of the following areas: education, sociology, women's studies, human services, social work, public health, counseling, communications, psychology or other related fields or equivalent experience.
40 hour DHS required domestic violence/sexual assault advocacy training preferred. (May be completed within first two weeks of hire)
Experience working in the field of sexual violence and in community outreach/organizing/mobilization preferred; however, other community organizing experience will be considered.
Comprehensive understanding and experience in the following preferred: public health principles, program planning and coordination, community assessment, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

Conducts outreach and delivers educational sessions and prevention programs to reduce gender-based violence.
Carries out the sexual assault prevention education program by conducting education within school-based settings and community outreach.
Provides individual support services and crisis response for youth survivors of gender-based violence.
In collaboration with Outreach and Prevention Manager, further develop/implement a plan to address sexual violence prevention in the community.
Coordinate the implementation of sexual violence prevention strategies within schools and in the community.
Teach sexual assault prevention and anti-oppression practices at middle schools, high schools, for ages 12 and up.
Carry out workshops for parents and families as well as community organizations.
Build community partnerships with museums and other arts and humanities institutions, collectives, and individuals to increase Latine youth participation/engagement with community.
Develop and nurture relationships with key individuals and organization in the community.
Participate in community based anti-violence coalitions emphasizing rape prevention perspectives.
Maintain professional competency by attending trainings and accessing other mechanisms for developing new knowledge and skills associated with sexual violence prevention.
Assist in completing required reports and other documentation in a timely and complete manner.
Adherence to El Programa Hispano Catolico policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.