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WOMENSHELTER OF LONG BEACH: Outreach and Education Coordinator

The Outreach and Education Coordinator will conduct outreach programs and presentations, provide community education and training on domestic violence, teen dating violence and intimate partner violence, affirmative consent, and other relevant topics. They will collaborate with the Director of Outreach and Education on a variety of projects and events that further the domestic violence prevention, education and early intervention work of WSLB. The role of the Outreach and Education Coordinator is to act as a liaison between the public and WSLB to help facilitate the accessibility of domestic violence education in the community.

You Will:

• Assist with the Outreach Department’s outreach and education engagement plan to increase community awareness of domestic violence and WSLB programs
• Help design, develop, and produce training curriculum, awareness and outreach materials Identify opportunities to partner with community organizations on special events and presentations
• Support Outreach Department’s event and presentation plan during national awareness months (teen dating violence awareness month, domestic violence awareness month, sexual assault awareness month, etc.)
• Support the planning and execution of agency-wide events, such as the annual Gala, Long Beach Gives, Youth Conference, etc.
• Provide support with the execution of internal and external events
• Co-facilitate engaging presentations on DV/IPV related topics to higher education institutions and community agencies
• Organize internal events for youth clients and families
• Create and update program curriculum for youth
• Work with Outreach and Education Coordinator to establish a strong social media presence to promote WSLB’s youth events and services
• Know, understand, and observe mandated reporting requirements and file reports with the appropriate authorities as required by law

Requirements:

• High School Diploma; Some college experience preferred
• 1 year of professional experience, preferably in outreach and education or public relations
• Computer skills. Fluent with Microsoft Office Programs.
• 40-hour Domestic Violence training required within 90 days of employment
• Fluent in Spanish preferred

About Us:

Since 1977, WomenShelter of Long Beach has helped thousands of families overcome the trauma caused by domestic abuse. WSLB assists victims and their children by providing safe housing and supportive services including supportive housing, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, social services support, legal and health advocacy, and much more.

Please send resume and cover letter to Anthony Marquez, HR Coordinator at HR@womenshelterlb.org

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WOMENSHELTER OF LONG BEACH: ON CALL CLIENT ADVOCATE
Supportive Housing Facility

The On Call Client Advocate acts as a substitute for WSLB Client Advocates who call in sick, take vacation or holiday time off. They are responsible for providing support to the clients residing at the housing facility as necessary during a variety of shifts including weekends, graveyard shifts, holidays and other hours as needed, but primarily the graveyard shift. The On-Call Client Advocate will primarily be responsible for providing crisis intervention, counseling, referrals, support services and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in a confidential and safe environment.

You Will:

• Conduct client/family intakes, complete needs assessments, create safety plans, and complete departures for clients/families
• Ensure clients/families receive immediate medical attention, mental health support, and prescriptions as needed
• Ensure completion and accuracy of CalWORKs, TAY, and other grant related paperwork and review files for completeness and accuracy for audits
• Assist case managers in a variety of tasks
• Know, understand, and observe mandated reporting requirements and file reports with the appropriate authorities as required by law
• Provide supervised activities for children whenever parents need assistance
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining shelter including work areas, offices, clients’ rooms, washing bedding, vacuuming, etc.
• Respond to 24-hour Hotline, business line and provide appropriate referrals to all callers Perform job duties using trauma-informed practices, philosophy and interventions
• Conduct phones assessments for potential shelter clients and DVRC outreach intakes Facilitate support groups and provide peer counseling
• Attend training as needed to ensure competency in service to DV victims and their families All staff are required to maintain adequate documentation of direct services provided to clients.
• Documentation may include database management, maintenance of client files including intakes, service counts and case notes, timecards, and any other data required by supervisors for funding entities.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field preferred
• 1 year case management or other social service experience
• 40-hour training required within 90 days of employment
• Computer skills. Fluent with Microsoft Office Programs.

About Us:

Since 1977, WomenShelter of Long Beach has helped thousands of families overcome the trauma caused by domestic abuse. WSLB assists victims and their children by providing safe housing and supportive services including supportive housing, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, social services support, legal and health advocacy, and much more.

 

Please send resume and cover letter to Anthony Marquez, HR Coordinator at HR@womenshelterlb.org

Click Here to Download our Job Posting (pdf)