Community Relations Coordinator

Title:

Community Relations Coordinator

For more information on this position, email info@naplesshelter.org
Reports to: Immokalee Outreach Manager

Status:

 

 Full-time, Exempt

Description:

 

Represent The Shelter, its mission and vision to the general public, local businesses and business leaders. Responsible for studying and reviewing the paid leave benefit policies among the major businesses and employers in Collier County, with a focus on the rural community in Immokalee, FL. Responsible for the overall development and implementation of comprehensive trainings and briefings on improving paid leave benefit policies in relation to domestic violence (DV) victims and survivors in order to better support their needs. Responsible for expanding The Shelter’s outreach into the community and building the bridges that are necessary to ensure that every home and business is a safe home. Responsible for creating a seamless web of support, through training, education and collaboration, for victims and survivors of domestic violence, employers, businesses and business owners.

 

Requirements &

Skills:

 

 

 

 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the human service field or equivalent experience preferred… experience with human resource policies a plus
  • Energetic, independent, self-directed, self-motivated, able to work under pressure
  • Skilled at meeting deadlines, managing multiple priorities, and assuring outcomes are met
  • Training and experience in community collaboration, domestic violence, public speaking preferred
  • Knowledge of criminal justice system and laws pertaining to domestic violence
  • Understand and promote non-violent issues and be sensitive to the issue of domestic violence and human trafficking
  • Cooperative, diplomatic, and able relate well with all types of people
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Successful completion of Core Competency Course and CPR/First Aid Course
  • Knowledge of ADA and Civil Rights compliance requirements
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred; English fluency required

 

Duties:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Facilitate training and paid leave benefits education to local businesses and organizations pertaining to DV issues
  • Create and Implement a comprehensive community relations plan with outreach strategies in the areas of major businesses and business leaders
  • Incorporate knowledge of Immokalee community and demographics into presentations and trainings to demonstrate that improving leave benefits will help improve economic security and reduce DV rates
  • Work closely with local businesses and community organizations to assess the benefits of paid leave programs, create educational materials and provide support to local businesses to implement improved paid leave benefits programs
  • Manage and maintain all presentation and training Prezi documents; ensuring uniformity and The Shelter’s style and communication guidelines are met
  • Serve on an on-call rotation for the emergency shelter

 

Leadership Skills

  • Models appropriate professional behavior and encourages other staff members to act in a professional manner

·         Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills

  • Initiates and facilitates change process
  • Effectively manages time, projects and multiple priorities
  • Embraces and emulates the empowerment advocacy philosophy
  • Operates in concert with the mission, vision, and strategic plan

 

Reporting

  • Complete reports and statistical information as needed to include

performance tracking, grant requirements, donors and certifying

agencies

·         Submits monthly, quarterly, annual and grant reports in a timely

manner

  • Monitors and evaluates the program and uses the data for program improvement and accountability
  • Operates in accordance with grant and funding guidelines

 

 

ADA:

 

 

Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20 pounds. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The Shelter is an equal opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.  We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities.