Advocacy & Prevention Specialist
Quick answer
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is hiring a mid-level Advocacy & Prevention Specialist (Queensbury, NY) with a hybrid work schedule, paying a competitive salary, to provide direct services, education, and community outreach.
- Role
- Advocacy & Prevention Specialist
- Organization
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
- Location
- Queensbury, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Advocacy & Prevention Specialist at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is responsible for providing direct services to survivors of sexual assault, offering prevention education, and engaging in community outreach and advocacy.
What you'll do
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault
- Facilitate prevention education to youth, adults, and professionals
- Develop and coordinate supportive activities for survivors
- Maintain DOH Rape Crisis Counselor/Advocate certification
- Support the manager in revising and updating workshops
- Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteer staff
What it takes
- Education, lived experience, and/or professional experience related to advocacy, prevention, and community engagement
- Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities
- Flexible schedule necessary, including evening and/or weekend work
- Valid NYS Driver’s License with use of personal vehicle
- Bilingual- Spanish/English preferred
- Experience with working on-call and operating a hotline preferred
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous PTO and holiday schedule, medical, dental and vision coverage options, FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D, 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Queensbury, NY
What are the key qualifications required?
Education, lived experience, and/or professional experience related to advocacy, prevention, and community engagement; ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities; flexible schedule necessary, including evening and/or weekend work; valid NYS Driver’s License with use of personal vehicle; bilingual- Spanish/English preferred; experience with working on-call and operating a hotline preferred
How do I apply?
Please apply by February 28, 2024, through the organization's official application process.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid, with some in-office and some remote work required.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planned Parenthood of Greater New York's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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