YWCA South Hampton Roads
Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
YWCA South Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
About YWCA South Hampton Roads
YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. YWCA South Hampton Roads (YWCA SHR) is dedicated to the fullness of its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.
YWCA SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.
About the Position
This position is responsible for managing the YWCA volunteer program, non-clinical internship program, as well as the coordination of the community outreach program. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Provides trainings to allied professionals in our primary service area on YWCA SHR services, interpersonal violence statistics and awareness, trauma responses including Rape Trauma Syndrome and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, LAP Procedures, and trauma-informed first responder techniques. Coordinates services and trainings to area university/college staff and students on interpersonal violence awareness, stalking awareness, risk reduction strategies, trauma responses and YWCA services. Coordinates services and trainings with community agencies to further serve victims of interpersonal violence. Coordinates the YWCA SHR volunteer program including recruitment, interviewing, training, managing, and evaluations. Coordinates the YWCA SHR non-clinical internship program including recruitment, interviewing, department placement, and initial training. Provides statistical data on outreach and volunteer activities as required by grants. Responsible for capturing outreach data in the VADATA system. Attends staff meetings, volunteer in-service trainings, and attend related professional activities as assigned. Provides crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment services to primary and secondary interpersonal violence victims, as needed. Assists the YWCA SHR Development department with annual events as needed. Attends community collaborative meetings as directed by supervisor. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field, or a combination of three (3) years education, experience and skill in working with victims of interpersonal violence. Experience of at least one (1) year of developing presentations and facilitating them to both small and large groups. Requirements
Must be 18 years of age Must complete the training programs of YWCA SHR Must complete a successful background check Skills and Competencies
Demonstrate proficient knowledge of interpersonal violence and a strong commitment to ending violence against women. Must possess strong public speaking skills and the ability to communicate knowledge of the issues and dynamics involved with interpersonal violence. Demonstrate exemplary, effective crisis intervention and counseling skills and the ability to facilitate groups. Must possess strong organizational skills. Demonstrate the ability to function as a part of a team with co-workers. Demonstrate the ability to work well with people of various ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check. Must complete the orientation training program of the YWCA. Must be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities. It requires a willingness to work and travel alone. Travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential. Must have an excellent driving record and have a valid driver's license; certificate of insurance from an insurance carrier licensed in the State of Virginia. CORE VALUES
The Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator is expected to model YWCA SHR Core Values:
Compassion Honesty Integrity Ownership Responsibility Empowerment WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a typical office environment with a high standard of confidentiality. The position is required to travel to allied professional and community offices with bags of material. Therefore, position must be able to carry up to 40 pounds for long distances. A typical work week is Monday through Friday, 9a-5p. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Willingness to work and travel alone. Travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Ability to travel in varying weather conditions Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Frequently walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talks or hears. Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine.
COMPENSATION : This position offers a hiring range of $43,000-47,000 that is based on experience and a full benefits packet to include health, vision, and dental insurance, 17 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement and other benefits. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role - regardless of compensation history.
START TIMEFRAME:
The position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the job posting at www.ywca-shr.org
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) DISCLOSURE : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS : ADA requires YWCA SHR to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations by contacting Human Resources at HR@ywca-shr.org or 757-625-4248.
SUBSTANCE USE AND WORKPLACE SAFETY POLICY : It is the policy of YWCA South Hampton Roads to maintain a safe and healthy workplace that is free of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse. Employees, volunteers, and interns of YWCA South Hampton Roads are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law.
Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.
YWCA SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.
About the Position
This position is responsible for managing the YWCA volunteer program, non-clinical internship program, as well as the coordination of the community outreach program. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Provides trainings to allied professionals in our primary service area on YWCA SHR services, interpersonal violence statistics and awareness, trauma responses including Rape Trauma Syndrome and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, LAP Procedures, and trauma-informed first responder techniques. Coordinates services and trainings to area university/college staff and students on interpersonal violence awareness, stalking awareness, risk reduction strategies, trauma responses and YWCA services. Coordinates services and trainings with community agencies to further serve victims of interpersonal violence. Coordinates the YWCA SHR volunteer program including recruitment, interviewing, training, managing, and evaluations. Coordinates the YWCA SHR non-clinical internship program including recruitment, interviewing, department placement, and initial training. Provides statistical data on outreach and volunteer activities as required by grants. Responsible for capturing outreach data in the VADATA system. Attends staff meetings, volunteer in-service trainings, and attend related professional activities as assigned. Provides crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment services to primary and secondary interpersonal violence victims, as needed. Assists the YWCA SHR Development department with annual events as needed. Attends community collaborative meetings as directed by supervisor. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field, or a combination of three (3) years education, experience and skill in working with victims of interpersonal violence. Experience of at least one (1) year of developing presentations and facilitating them to both small and large groups. Requirements
Must be 18 years of age Must complete the training programs of YWCA SHR Must complete a successful background check Skills and Competencies
Demonstrate proficient knowledge of interpersonal violence and a strong commitment to ending violence against women. Must possess strong public speaking skills and the ability to communicate knowledge of the issues and dynamics involved with interpersonal violence. Demonstrate exemplary, effective crisis intervention and counseling skills and the ability to facilitate groups. Must possess strong organizational skills. Demonstrate the ability to function as a part of a team with co-workers. Demonstrate the ability to work well with people of various ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check. Must complete the orientation training program of the YWCA. Must be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities. It requires a willingness to work and travel alone. Travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential. Must have an excellent driving record and have a valid driver's license; certificate of insurance from an insurance carrier licensed in the State of Virginia. CORE VALUES
The Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator is expected to model YWCA SHR Core Values:
Compassion Honesty Integrity Ownership Responsibility Empowerment WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a typical office environment with a high standard of confidentiality. The position is required to travel to allied professional and community offices with bags of material. Therefore, position must be able to carry up to 40 pounds for long distances. A typical work week is Monday through Friday, 9a-5p. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Willingness to work and travel alone. Travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Ability to travel in varying weather conditions Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Frequently walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talks or hears. Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine.
COMPENSATION : This position offers a hiring range of $43,000-47,000 that is based on experience and a full benefits packet to include health, vision, and dental insurance, 17 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement and other benefits. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role - regardless of compensation history.
START TIMEFRAME:
The position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the job posting at www.ywca-shr.org
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) DISCLOSURE : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS : ADA requires YWCA SHR to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations by contacting Human Resources at HR@ywca-shr.org or 757-625-4248.
SUBSTANCE USE AND WORKPLACE SAFETY POLICY : It is the policy of YWCA South Hampton Roads to maintain a safe and healthy workplace that is free of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse. Employees, volunteers, and interns of YWCA South Hampton Roads are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law.