Position Description:
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Prevention Education Advocate coordinates and facilitates primary prevention programming to students in area elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary schools, focused on empathy, self-esteem, feelings, boundaries, consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and more, that aim to prevent violence and abuse before it occurs. When necessary, they will support the provision of direct services to victims/survivors around needs arising from, but not limited to, interpersonal violence, human trafficking, teen dating violence, sexual violence, and other types of crime victimization.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Founded in 1986, Fearless! Hudson Valley has evolved from a grassroots initiative into a leading organization supporting survivors and advancing systemic change across Orange and Sullivan Counties, NY. Our work is grounded in building an informed, just, and accountable society where all people can experience safe, supportive relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. We advance this mission through education, prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services—including shelter—for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other forms of victimization.
WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE
This role operates in a fast-paced, crisis-oriented environment where competing demands are the norm. Success requires strong judgment, adaptability, and a grounded, client-centered approach. The following reflects how we work and the skills, attributes, and approaches that support success:
Managing Priorities & Staying Grounded
- Manage multiple responsibilities at once, follow through on commitments, and maintain attention to detail—even when priorities shift quickly.
- Remain focused and effective in high-pressure or crisis situations.
Mission Alignment & Commitment to the Work
- Approach your work through a mission-driven lens, aligning with our commitment to advocacy, empowerment, and social change.
- Actively engage in work that challenges systems of oppression and advances equity.
Client-Centered & Culturally Responsive Practice
- Lead with empathy and respect, prioritizing the autonomy, dignity, and needs of clients.
- Engage effectively across diverse backgrounds, applying culturally responsive and inclusive practices.
- Identify barriers to service and take initiative to problem-solve in support of client access and success.
Collaboration & Communication
- Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with colleagues, clients, and community partners.
- Communicate clearly and thoughtfully, listen actively, and adapt your approach to different audiences and situations.
Judgment, Accountability & Professional Boundaries
- Exercise sound judgment and make timely, well-reasoned decisions, especially in crisis situations.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and demonstrate integrity and accountability in your work.
Adaptability & Continuous Growth
- Demonstrate flexibility and resilience, adjusting to changing priorities while staying aligned with the mission.
- Seek out opportunities for learning, reflection, and professional growth to strengthen your impact.
BASE QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in providing Direct Crisis Counseling and Advocacy Services.
Technical Skills: Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs and have experience with client management software
License & Transportation: Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation to travel between the agency's office sites and other locations throughout the service region.
Physical Demands: Physical demands include but are not limited to long periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating stairs.
ADDITIONAL VALUE
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and connect across diverse cultural contexts, applying cultural awareness and responsiveness in practice.
- Direct experience working within residential settings, social services, and community-based agencies is preferred.
- Spanish language fluency with demonstrated ability to provide translation support, including experience providing written and/or verbal translation with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and cultural context.
CORE PERFORMANCE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Education, Training & Facilitation Program Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the other members of the Education Team and other agency program teams to ensure that all educational materials reflect Fearless! values and materials are informed by our in-house practices to ensure alignment with our external messaging strategy.
- Facilitate primary prevention programming to students in area elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary schools focused on empathy, self-esteem, feelings, boundaries, consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, etc.
- Conduct training for educators, administrators, and staff in Orange and Sullivan School and Higher Education systems focused on improving systemic response to teen dating violence and sexual abuse.
- Deliver training and education to underserved and marginalized populations
- As needed, assist in training staff, interns, and volunteers during Advocate Training sessions.
- Collaborate with the Prevention and Education team and other departments to plan, participate, and host community outreach and awareness events.
- Distribute brochures, safety posters, and other materials throughout the service region.
- Work with the Prevention and Community Education team to create content for social media and other branded promotional materials.
- Contact schools, higher education, and youth-serving organizations to promote prevention education and awareness activities
- Develop, design, and maintain training presentations and materials as needed.
- Ensure evaluation forms are completed and summarized after presentations.
- Maintain prevention/education data and service records.
- As needed, represent the agency at network events, meetings, task forces, and outreach events.
Administrative & Agency Responsibilities
- Attend and actively participate in supervision with the Family Justice Center Manager, program-specific and agency-wide meetings, training, awareness month activities, and agency events.
- Maintain the confidentiality of clients, staff, volunteers, and agency information. Exceptions include information pertaining to child abuse, danger to self or others, or in response to an authorized release of information.
- Maintain the highest levels of accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring that all client records and documentation of work activities are complete and up-to-date and submitted to the supervisor, as directed.
- Adhere to agency policies and protocols related to the security of electronic client service records, operational responsibilities, and
- Ensure timely response and follow-up to email communication and voicemail messages.
- Staff members are encouraged to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties, including other duties as assigned by immediate and other supervisors.
Worksite Safety & Hygiene
- Actively engaging in basic housekeeping, maintenance, organization of donations, and other assigned tasks.
- Proactively monitor the overall condition of the agency and ensure the maintenance of a clean, welcoming environment for individuals accessing services.
- Attend to overall facility maintenance and repairs.
- Adhere to and uphold agency policies and protocols related to clients' physical safety and the safety of electronic client service records.
Additional Information:
WORK HOURS:
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility around evenings, weekends, and holidays; primarily business hours with some evening shifts required; minimum one holiday per year required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Some travel required, as needed, between the agency's office sites and other locations throughout the service region.
BENEFITS
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement 401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
