PURPOSE:
To serve as primary contact for neighborhoods aligned with HOPE, building local capacity, connection, and confidence within selected communities. To serve as liaison between the community and local service providers, provide services to violence survivors, and advocacy for residents.
CORE PRINCIPLES of TICD work with HOPE:
Every community has the potential to be vibrant, inclusive, healthy and empowered.
Community development is fundamentally based on the values of human rights, social justice, equality and respect for diversity.
Building partnerships and connecting people within their own community and the community at large with useful resources is key to successful outcomes.
Individuals and families are encouraged to use their strengths in attaining personal empowerment. Trauma-informed, culturally responsive and accessible services are emphasized and delivered with empathy and respect.
Building strong relationships with allied professionals on behalf of residents is essential. Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality are paramount.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Job Duties and expectations:
Attend relevant community and organizational meetings, trainings (including completing the 80-hour Counselor/Advocate training,) and public relations events.
Utilize a range of assessment tools to understand social networks and local readiness to engage with others in the area to address trauma and improve individual and community health.
Work collaboratively with project team members including other members of the TICD Steering Committee, staff, interns and volunteers.
Build collaborative partnerships with key community stakeholders, funders, businesses and institutions.
Engage in activities with residents and neighborhoods to support TICD within the area and projects in support of the HOPE pillars: Health, Opportunities, Placemaking, and Engagement; including, but not exclusively, the following:
Conduct one-on-one interviews with local families to identify immediate and long-term needs and challenges.
Identify community-wide issues and needs in the micro-community.
Work with local service providers to secure resources to meet immediate health and welfare needs of families and individuals.
Lead residents in Workshops to develop a HOPE plan for improvement along the 4 HOPE pillars, and work with residents to implement and update the HOPE plan.
Develop, facilitate and/or lead focus groups and/or support groups.
Identify, develop and support local team leaders and trauma champions within targeted communities.
Review and collect demographic and trauma data and other data for program assessment. Assist with fundraising or grant writing to support resident initiatives from the HOPE plan.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
A passion for serving and empowering marginalized groups of people.
Experience and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals, organizations, agencies, and community groups from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good technical competency to complete required reports.
Determination and persistence when facing obstacles, including good problem-solving skills. Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, use of personal vehicle and proof of appropriate auto insurance and registration.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Act 33, Act 34 clearances and FBI fingerprint check.
To apply for this position, send a letter of interest describing relevant qualifications, with the subject line “HOPE POSITION” to [email protected].
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
