POSITION TITLE: Domestic Violence Outreach Specialist, (East African Languages)
PROGRAM: Domestic Violence
REPORTS TO: DV Program Director
STATUS/PAY: Non-Exempt Regular Part Time (14 hours per week)
SCHEDULE: Two days per week, 7 hour days, no weekends
SUMMARY: Organizes and participates in outreach to ethnic communities to disseminate information such as flyers & brochure’s at community gathering and events to promote “Peace In The Home Helpline” to the East African communities as a resource for individuals to call.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts outreach within targeted communities.
- Disseminate outreach materials.
- Provide community education.
- Collect data and complete reports on conducted outreach.
- Prepare program reports.
- Provide input and assist evaluating outreach performance to improve existing outreach activities and identify new needs.
- Provide interpretation services as needed.
- Assist with referrals to other community resources as needed.
- Perform standard office duties as required.
- Maintain accurate files, monthly reports and paperwork
- Attend program and staff meetings and training as requested by the Program Director
- Other related duties as assigned by the Program Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years experience in community organization and outreach and/or domestic violence services.
- AA in Social Services or other related field. BA preferred.
- Experience working with the targeted community.
- Bilingual in East African AND English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with refugees/immigrants.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Knowledge of domestic violence.
- Available for flexible hours (some evening and weekends as needed).
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Respect for others’ experiences, opinions, language, values, culture, and knowledge
- WA State driver’s license and vehicle insurance
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 403(b) plan
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BACKGROUND CHECKS:
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Closing Date: Open Until Filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ReWA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, family or parental status of any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
Language:
- Ahmaric, Tigrinya, or Somali (Required)
Work Location: Remote