Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Community Education and Training Advocate -

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Location: Naples
Reports to: Naples Outreach Manager

Employment Type: Fulltime, Non- Exempt (Hourly)
Direct Reports: N/A
Salary: Determined based on experience, local wages, and nonprofit industry rates.
This is a fully in-person position with no opportunities for remote work.

The Impact of This Position: Plays a crucial role in raising awareness about domestic violence, promoting prevention, and fostering community understanding. By educating the public and training professionalssuch as healthcare workers, educators, and law enforcementthe advocate equips individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and respond to abuse effectively. This role also strengthens community partnerships, advocates for systemic change, and amplifies the voices of survivors, creating a safer and more supportive environment for those impacted by domestic violence.

Non-Negotiables

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in the human services field, education, and/or equivalent experience preferred

Certifications and Training

• Completion of First Aid and CPR certification.
• Successful completion of The Shelters Core Competency training upon hire.

EOO & Compliance

• The Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Must provide valid authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must have a valid Florida Drivers License.
• Must pass state and federal background checks, provide satisfactory references, and complete a drug screening

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively delivering presentations.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, across all communication channels
• Professional proficiency in English; bilingual in Spanish or Creole preferred.
• Savvy with all presentation platforms including PowerPoint, Prezi, and Canva

Essential Functions

• Deliver presentations to community partners, businesses, and organizations in Naples and Immokalee to raise awareness about domestic violence and human trafficking.
• Facilitate training series at local universities and Collier County Jails.
• Implement a community training plan in the areas of health care, business, education, criminal justice, law enforcement, civil courts, and any other community groups who have regular interaction with victims of domestic violence
• Maintain all presentation and training documents; ensuring uniformity and communication guidelines are met.
• Partner with Shelters Primary Prevention Supervisor to planning events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
• Properly document all attendance, location, and observation data in The Shelters aggregate data system.
• Provide support and advocacy to survivors as needed.

Who You Are

• Able to prioritize effectively and work within tight timelines.
• Caring, compassionate, and kind.
• Collaborative, with the ability to inspire and foster partnerships.
• Comfortable learning new systems, software, and processes.
• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Composed and self-aware when facing challenges.
• Critical thinker and objective decision-maker.
• Curious, gritty, and passionate about The Shelters mission.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in work.
• Willing to take extreme ownership of responsibilities and contributions.

What We Value

• A culture of philanthropy.
• Adaptability to new systems and processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Human connection and personal growth.
• Kindness, compassion, and open-mindedness.
• Open and honest communication
• Passion for our mission and eagerness to learn.
• Professionalism and leadership by example.

Full-time Employee Benefits Package

The Shelter offers a spectacular benefits package for all full-time staff, including a 36-hour work week, staff appreciation events, and generous 200 hours of paid time off for vacation, your birthday, holidays, and sick days. We cover 100% of medical and mental health benefits, offer affordable dental and vision plans, an employer match 401K program, Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses and dependent care, Employee Assistance Program, and Paid Time Off Buy Back Program for eligible employees. We also encourage a happy, healthy, and whole work environment by empowering staff to maintain their wellness through fitness incentives. Full disclosure of details, policies, and procedures are provided upon hire.

Work Environment, ADA & Non-Discrimination Disclosure Statement

You must be able to lift and bend up to 20lbs. The role may require sitting or standing for several hours at a time. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. As such, all requests for reasonable ADA accommodation will be reviewed in a timely, ethical, and equitable manner. The Shelter is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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