Trinity County Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

Trinity County Outreach Coordinator

Position Summary: Responsible for service delivery In Trinity County to victims who have experienced Family Violence or Sexual Abuse. Primary task is crisis intervention and support services to aid in their recovery from the abuse.

Qualifications

Prefer Bachelors degree and/or Masters Degree in social service field

Must have two years experience working as an employee and/or volunteer in a similar organization. Preferably a family violence and sexual assault program

Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance as required by the State of Texas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide intake sessions assessing individual’s eligibility for services

Provide information and referrals relevant to each individual’s situation

Responsible for providing crisis intervention and support services either individually or in groups to survivors

Provide accompaniment and/or transportation to emergency medical care, and immediate access to agency residential services

Assist with donation maintenance including accepting, counting, distributing donations to clients and the community

Provide legal information and assistance in the civil and criminal justice system to include information on obtaining crime victim compensation benefits and protective orders

Provide personal accompaniment to include court and community resources

Facilitate and develop education and support groups

Keep current formalized resource/referral system to aid clients in seeking community resources

Provide daily documentation of client information, maintaining required statistical and administrative documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

Provide personal advocacy to include food, clothing, personal hygiene and other donated items

Participate in rotation to provide 24-hour crisis intervention services

Provide supervision to volunteers working in Trinity County program

Attend meetings pertinent to job performance

Coordinate services with other community agencies to include law enforcement and hospitals

Provide as needed information to community stakeholders about how to access our services and dynamics of family violence and sexual assault

Assist with prevention efforts as needed

Building and Equipment Maintenance

Assist in maintenance of agency equipment

Assist in maintaining building safety

Additional Job Duties

All other duties as assigned

Data entry as related to position

Personal Skills

Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality policies

Ability to remain calm while coping with crisis situations

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload

Ability to organize work area

Requires good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently without supervision

Physical and Sensory

Ability to walk, stand, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, bend repeatedly, grasp, pull, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 45 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle and operate motor equipment

Conditions include working closely with others, working alone, working while children are playing close by, working protracted or irregular hours

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile

Ability to be flexible and change duties with short notice as needed

Supervisor: Client Services Director

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday and on call duty

Regular Schedule Hours 8:30 – 5:00 (Flex Time Policy)

Schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the agency.

Location: Outreach offices and outside agencies in service area

Status: Non-exempt, 40 hours a week

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Staff Date

Supervisor Date

Full-time