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About the Role

The Advocacy & Prevention Specialist assists survivors of victimization, offers community programming to prevent sexual violence, and serves as a campus advocate for students navigating Title IX processes. This role involves direct client services, prevention education for diverse audiences, public speaking, and covering a 24/7 hotline, requiring schedule flexibility, regional travel, and some evening/weekend work.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy services to sexual assault survivors and victims of crime.
Offer medical, criminal justice, and personal accompaniment services when requested.
Provide campus-specific advocacy through Title IX processes.
Staff the 24-hour hotline and assist with support groups.
Develop initial case plans and ongoing advocacy strategies.
Assist in developing and coordinating supportive activities for individuals and groups.
Provide assistance in completing crime victim compensation applications.
Complete facilitator trainings for various curricula.
Facilitate internally and externally developed curricula to youth, adult, and professional audiences.
Prepare materials, including outreach supplies, handouts, and evaluation surveys.
Collect demographic and required data from workshop and training participants.
Promote and engage in outreach programs to community members, organizations, parents, and professionals.
Promote SSS through outreach and education at health fairs, schools, and community programs.
Organize education and outreach events on campus in collaboration with partners.
Stay current on research and participate in ongoing training opportunities related to violence prevention.
Develop cooperative working relationships with other agencies, organizations, and campus offices.
Inform key professional groups about available services for crime victims.
Plan and prepare exhibits for community events and assist in planning awareness initiatives.
Support the administration, promotion, and creation of program's social media platforms.
Maintain DOH Rape Crisis Counselor/Advocate certification.
Keep service data, create reports about funded projects, and meet grant objectives.
Support the manager in revising and updating workshops.
Conduct regular curricula review to ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and accurate.
Maintain case files.
Assist in preparing monthly & quarterly statistical reports.
Provide office coverage as assigned.
Attend staff meetings and assist in program evaluation.
Participate in program planning.
Assist county coordinator in developing and maintaining community-agency relations.
Perform other duties as assigned within a team-based work environment.
Assist in the recruitment, training, and support of volunteer staff.
Assist in the coordination of volunteer coverage of the 24-hour Crisis Hotline.
Provide assistance and consultation for volunteers.
Participate in volunteer evaluation.

Requirements

Education, lived experience, and/or professional experience related to advocacy, prevention, and community engagement.
Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
Ability to work in community and external agencies & organizations.
Flexible schedule necessary: evening and/or weekend work is required.
Keep confidential all client information.
Understand and accept PPGNY’s Personnel Policies.
Follows all safety and security guidelines.
Valid NYS Driver’s License with use of personal vehicle is required.
Ability to travel is required.

Skills

Superior public speaking and facilitation/teaching skills
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations
Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively as part of team
Excellent listening and relationship building skills
Demonstrated experience engaging the community
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, or similar software
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with Client Database
Comfort using virtual tools for program delivery and community networking
Keen attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Comfortable and proficient with public speaking and facilitating curricula
Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline
Ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities
Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills
Ability to produce reliable, high quality work with minimal direct supervision
Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information
Ability to demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment
Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as operational demands require
Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Commitment to violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health, LGBTQ+ rights and justice, accessibility, and racial equity
Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and case management responsibilities
Knowledge of human behavior and needs at times of crime and crisis
Knowledge of behavioral health, social services, and other community resources
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, NYS Criminal Code, and Rights of victims
Knowledge of police department operations, policies, and procedures
Experience with working on-call and operating a hotline (preferred)

Location

New York State

Work Type

Full-time
Community-facing
Travel required (approx. 50%)
Some evenings and weekends required

Experience Level

Entry level

Education Level

Education, lived experience, and/or professional experience related to advocacy, prevention, and community engagement.

Salary/Compensations

$24.10 - $26.20 an hour

Benefits

Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis.

About the Company

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State.
PPGNY provides a wide-range of family planning services at its health centers and mobile care units, caring for everyone regardless of immigration status, zip code or ability to pay.
PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information.
As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
PPGNY provides the absolute best care to patients and communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming.
PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Equal Opportunity

PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.