Youth Prevention Education Advocate (Part-time)

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission drives our work addressing the social determinants of health through program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual and over 93% are bicultural. Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Staff of all faiths—or none—work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

Benefits

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

About The Role

The Youth Prevention Education Advocate conducts outreach and delivers educational sessions and prevention programs to reduce gender-based violence. The Advocate will carry out the sexual assault prevention education program by conducting education within school-based settings and community outreach. The role also provides individual support services and crisis response for youth survivors of gender-based violence.

Responsibilities

• 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 organizations in the community.
• Participate in community-based anti-violence coalitions emphasizing rape prevention perspectives.
• Maintain professional competency by attending trainings and accessing other mechanisms (e.g., technical assistance, online tutorials, reading articles, etc.) 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.
• Adhere to El Programa Hispano Católico policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.
• Experience working with school-aged youth preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating and delivering trainings and presentations.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in the following preferred: public health principles, program planning and coordination, community assessment, and program evaluation.
• 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.

Pay

$24.00 per hour.

Location & Typical Working Conditions

The majority of work performed by this position will be accomplished within schools and out in the community. Work distribution: 50% school-based, 25% community work, 25% in the office. Office work is located in Gresham, OR.