Please apply at: https://sohlv.bamboohr.com/careers/27

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing overall coordination of community and youth educational programs and assisting with events within youth-serving institutions and the community at large. Serves as a facilitator in Signs of HOPE’s youth-focused programs and curriculums, including, but not limited to, YourSPACE (Safety Prevention Awareness Curriculum for Everyone), CAP (Child Assault Prevention), WeCare, and Care for Kids.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and communication between Signs of HOPE (SOH) and educational institutions and youth-serving agencies for the delivery of prevention and education programs.
• Delivers and facilitates presentations, workshops, and trainings to youth and the community at large. May also facilitate educational opportunities for SOH staff.
• Maintains the Prevention, Education, and Outreach (PEO) Master Calendar with scheduled programming.
• Collects data and feedback on programs and presentations. Assist PEO Director with grant reporting, as needed.
• Assists with outreach to educational institutions and youth-serving agencies to promote prevention and education programs.
• Assists the Community Engagement Manager in event planning and the coordination of outreach events as needed.
• Represents SOH and the PEO Department in external committees, taskforces, and other relevant partnerships that will help spread the word of the programs and services at SOH.
• As with all positions in the organization, this person is expected to complete and graduate from SOH’s Advocacy University.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Intellectual

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal

• Client and Customer Service – Able to work with diverse populations; Manages challenging or emotional individuals and customer situations; Responds promptly to needs of clients, advocates, and other staff.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral and Written Communication – Able to communicate and understand written materials fluently in English; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Is an excellent spokesperson and representative for the organization to the community; Asks supervisors and/or other approved subject matter experts for assistance when necessary; Puts out excellent and error free written work product; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback.

Self-Management

• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability –Follows instructions, Responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ interest.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must maintain and have available an active working phone and reliable transportation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION:
$21.50 per hour

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Successful candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in education, human services, social work, gender studies, or related field required or equivalent work experience.  Skills and experience with curriculum and materials development strongly preferred. At least two years of teaching or education and training experience preferred. Those selected for the position will have to complete a 50 hour advocate training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to traverse spaces; reach for, lift and move objects and speak/listen. Must be able to lift/move items of up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 20 pounds occasionally, and over 20 pounds rarely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level and lighting in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person