Community Engagement Project Leader

Full Time

Plattsburgh, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.44 To $22.48 Hourly

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request

La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

As a Community Outreach & Engagement Project Leader for Essex County at STOP DSV, you will provide emergency support and advocacy to victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. Additionally, you will provide outreach and educational presentations throughout the community including and not limited to: community organizations, departments, and schools, organizing community events with support, and providing direct services for victims and survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.

Work Schedule: Mon - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, some nights/weekends/holidays needed to support 24/7 hotline coverage.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay

• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues

• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities

• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating

• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization

• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Participating in various intimate partner violence related trainings and meetings on a weekly/ monthly / quarterly basis.

• Coordinate and provide educational presentations to professionals and groups within the community with approval.

• Organize community events to share resources with potential victims in need of services.

• Foster positive relationships with community partners to increase the quality of services that victims are receiving within the community.

• Provide on-going services to victims of domestic violence including, but not limited to, supportive counseling, transportation, advocacy, safety planning, safe housing, child care, assistance filing court petitions as well as compensation claims with the Office of Victim Services, and follow-up to individuals as deemed appropriate

• Update, maintain, and complete program records on the schedule set forth by the Training Coordinator, Associate Program Director/Program Director

• Adhere to programmatic requirements regarding safeguarding confidentiality and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

• Participate in back-up coverage to volunteers on the hotline during non-business hours

• Provide outreach to the community

• Communicate agency philosophy about intimate partner and sexual violence

• Participate in agency initiatives, trainings, and staff meetings as required

• Additional duties as assigned

Your skills and qualifications:

• Associates degree with prior experience in related field preferred

• Experience in/knowledge of Intimate Partner Violence program/support services preferred

• Valid NYS driver’s license acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier required

• Reliable transportation for travel required

• Ability to work independently and complete all aspects of position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Capable of working a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of a 24-hour service

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.