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| Job Title: | Training Coordinator |
| Organization: | Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center / Centro Contra la Violaci?n Sexual |
| Region: | DC Metro Region |
| Description: | Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Benefits: Health Care Coverage and Voluntary 403B, Vacation, and Sick Leave. Supervisor: Program Director A.Crisis Intervention Training 1.Prepare and facilitate three (Two in English & one in Spanish) Crisis Intervention Training sessions per year according to California Emergency Management Agency (CAL EMA) certification requirements. 2.Prepare and update the English & Spanish training manual. 3.Screen applicants for suitability for the Crisis Intervention Training in Spanish or English. 4.Supervise and evaluate volunteers participating in the English & Spanish Crisis Intervention Training. 5.Maintain CAL EMA certification of the English & Spanish Crisis Intervention Training. Maintain all necessary trainee records and curricula to document compliance with CAL EMA regulations. 6.Prepare volunteer statistical data from the English & Spanish Crisis Intervention Training for reports needed by funding sources. 7.With the Program Director implement recruitment strategies to obtain Crisis Intervention Training Volunteers from diverse segments of the community. B.Client Services 1.Provide appropriate crisis counseling, follow-up, advocacy, and accompaniment services to Crisis Intervention Program clients through an empowerment model. 2.Cover open shifts and serve as staff back up to the 24-hour hotline (Six weekday shifts and alternating Friday's). Share these responsibilities with the Crisis Intervention Coordinating staff. 3.Work with Crisis Intervention Program clients who walk into SBRCC during office hours. Share this responsibility with the Crisis Intervention Coordinating staff. 4.Perform the duties of hotline coordination, volunteer management and client case management during on-call shifts. 5.Meet regularly with Crisis Intervention Coordinating Staff and Program Director to conduct case management services and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of services provided. 6.Attend weekly Long-term Counseling supervision meetings in order to conduct case management and to process issues that arise from working with Crisis Intervention Program clients. 7.Provide long-term counseling to Spanish speaking clients as needed. 8.Maintain a positive working relationship with law enforcement, medical personnel and other community professionals to ensure successful delivery of services to clients. 9.In-Service Training a.Develop an action plan for in-service training delivery with the Program Director. b.Provide in-service trainings to medical professionals and to social service agencies on issues related to sexual assault. 10.Other Responsibilities 1.Perform the duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Crisis Intervention Coordinating staff. 2.Research the subject of sexual assault and related issues to maintain a current knowledge base. 3.Act as spokesperson on behalf of SBRCC when necessary. 4.Contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork, mutual respect and empowerment among staff and volunteers. 5.Attend staff meetings and the annual Board/Staff retreat when required 6.Contribute articles to the Volunteer Bulletin. 7.Perform other duties as required to advance the goals of SBRCC. Qualifications ?Bilingual in English and in Spanish required. ?BA required, preferably in psychology, sociology, human resources or related field. ?Completion of Crisis Intervention Training within 3 months of hire and Long-term Counseling Training within 1 year of hire (SBRCC will provide these trainings). ?Excellent public speaking and written communication skills. ?Experience in the development and coordination of trainings. Experience in training staff and volunteers. ?Working knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to sexual violence. ?Knowledge of issues pertinent to marginalized communities. Experience in working effectively with people of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. ?Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ?Ability to work effectively with professionals who interface with survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. ?Accessible by telephone and live within range of an emergency paging system. ?Punctuality and ability to work unusual and varied hours. ?Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office. ?Reliable transportation. Resume Deadline: Position open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume and three references Yesenia Curiel, Program Director 433 E. Ca??n Perdido St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
| Contact: | Yesenia Curiel, Program Director |
| Phone: | (805) 963-6832 |
| E-Mail: | sbrcc@sbrcc.net |
| Website: | http://www.sbrapecrisiscenter.org |
| Closing Date: | June-12-13 |


