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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