Bilingual Training and Outreach Specialist

Organization Description

Since 2005, Pat’s Place has served as a multidisciplinary hub, bringing together detectives, child protection workers, medical and mental health providers, and prosecutors to respond collaboratively to child abuse allegations.

Our mission is to protect and heal children, unite key partners, and engage the community to end child abuse.

Position Title: Bilingual Training and Outreach Specialist (Full-time/non-exempt)

Reports To: Director of Education and Community Engagement

Starting Salary: $44,100 – 49,350 annual salary

Position Summary

The Bilingual Training and Outreach Specialist (Training Specialist) assists in the implementation of PPCAC prevention and education initiatives, fostering community partnerships to increase awareness of child abuse. The Training Specialist will provide community outreach, prevention education, and training to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities:

Training & Prevention

• Market, schedule, and provide in-person and virtual community and professional training about child abuse prevention and related topics.
• Provision of primary prevention education to children and families in Mecklenburg County.
• Collect and enter data for the prevention and education program.
• Identify and develop strategies to implement new training opportunities.
• Oversee the volunteer program, including recruiting and training potential volunteers.
• Provide support for all PPCAC training efforts.

Outreach & Partnerships

• Provide outreach to professionals and community members regarding best practices in the prevention and response to suspected child abuse.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential community partners.
• Assist in the development and implementation of child abuse prevention, education, and awareness activities.
• Lead agency and community child abuse prevention initiatives and represent PPCAC in state and/or regional prevention collaboratives.
• Provide consultation to community agencies regarding best practice for prevention of child abuse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Practice Location:

• Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center recognizes a 37.5-hour work week.
• The Training Specialist will maintain a flexible and sometimes a varied weekly work schedule based upon the training needs of the agency/community,
• The Training Specialist will be required to work some evenings and weekend days to meet the needs of target audiences.
• The Training Specialist is expected to be based in the office with the option for remote work as negotiated with direct supervisor.
• Travel throughout the community is required for job duties.

Benefits

• Up to 20 days of PTO in your first year (prorated based upon start date), increasing to 22 days in your first full calendar year.
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year that include a flex holiday for you to use on a day that is important to you.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance for the employee.
• Optional participation in a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match up to 3% of gross pay.
• Company-paid mental health copays (up to 2 visits per month).
• Professional development opportunities.
• A chance to make a difference for children in the community.

The Employees of Pat’s Place:

• Commit to the mission and vision of Pat’s Place, maintaining the highest standard of professionalism while promoting respect and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate unimpeachable ethics
• Remain flexible in an ever-changing work environment
• Show attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities
• Have excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Build collaborative relationships and work as a team with maturity and professionalism
• Create and maintain meaningful, positive relationships with community partners
• Demonstrate a proactive and helpful attitude and a willingness to learn and do
• Work independently and as team players
• Maintain an open and inclusive culture within their team, and actively promote diversity, inclusion, and equity throughout the Pat’s Place organization
• Demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft office and the ability to adapt to new office programs

Pat’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in work and staff. Employment decisions at Pat’s Place are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field
• Presentation or training experience with diverse audiences
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in child welfare