A career with RESTORE is not only for your professional growth, but there is a profound personal benefit of helping others heal and grow that makes working here unique.
RESTORE is looking for people who are willing to give personally and professionally to our community of survivors.
We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and a retirement plan with company match.
Planned Parenthood serves a diverse client population and is committed to workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We currently have these opportunities available.
MONROE OUTREACH & EDUCATION SPECIALIST
(Bi-lingual Preferred)
Essential Functions
In support of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY)’s mission, the Monroe Outreach and Education Specialist (MOES) has responsibility for providing outreach and awareness programming to members of the communities, schools, and partner agencies. Working with the Training Coordinator and RESTORE Managers, the MOES provides sexual assault education and programming in Monroe as well as through the entire RESTORE region including Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.
Design and deliver education and outreach programs to community members and K-12 school districts, increasing awareness of sexual violence.
Provides education and outreach to community members and partner agencies via tabling and community events. Interact effectively with community members and partner agencies around sensitive topics.
Develop strategic relationships with educational institutions, community stakeholders, community agencies and faith-based organizations.
Promote training opportunities and distribute prevention materials to the community and community stakeholders.
Ensures all agency programming and curricula is current and functioning as measured by monthly reports and grants.
Responsible for data collection and inputting program data into necessary databases for reporting and grant purposes.
Attends community meetings.
Stays current on prevention education strategies to continually improve and enhance program offerings.
Identify desired program outcomes, develop outcome measurement tools and collect data for program analysis.
Participates in internal meetings with education staff and all team members.
Participate in planning and facilitating of volunteer advocate trainings.
Represents PPCWNY in a professional manner within appropriate forums, coalitions, etc., and uses those opportunities to increase participation in PPCWNY programs and to further agency goals.
Shows respect to all internal and external customers for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints and needs in areas such as race, gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation and others
Other Accountability Activities
Must sign up for On Call shifts at a minimum of two shifts per month including one weeknight and one weekend 24-hour shift on a rotating basis with all staff, including holidays, providing coverage to all Counties RESTORE serves including: Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming
Aids in the orientation of newly hired PPCWNY RESTORE staff
Attends educational conferences and training seminars relevant to job responsibilities
Ability to adhere to a flexible work schedule including periodic evening and weekends
Ability to effectively prioritize and organize assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Qualifications
Minimum 2 of years’ experience in intimate partner violence and sexual assault education curriculum development and delivery strongly preferred
Strong written and public speaking presentation skills
Bi-lingual preferred
General PC skills needed (MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
A commitment to Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY (PPCWNY)’s mission, vision and values along with a commitment to providing services to a diverse range of clients and to the goals of PPCWNY is essential
Work Schedule
Standard office environment
Well-lit/ventilated
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Education, Public Health, Social Science, or a related field preferred
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 15 pounds with or without an accommodation
Possess sufficient mobility to perform the Essential Functions listed in this Job Description with or without an accommodation
May experience visual fatigue working at computer with potential extended periods of sitting
Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned
RESTORE Paralegal
Warsaw, NY
At Planned Parenthood we believe that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply. In support of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY)’s mission, the RESTORE Paralegal has responsibility for supporting the RESTORE Attorney in providing legal services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. RESTORE Sexual Assault Services is a program of PPCWNY and provides immediate crisis intervention and support services to people of all ages and their loved ones impacted by sexual violence regardless of when the assault took place. RESTORE services include: crisis intervention, short term counseling, support groups, support through medical examinations and treatment, advocacy and support during law enforcement interactions and the court process including court accompaniment.
Essential Functions
Assists RESTORE Attorney in developing a new holistic, trauma informed legal practice based out of Warsaw, New York
Supports the RESTORE Attorney in providing legal services to survivors of domestic violence in Wyoming County Family Court and other civil proceedings
Supports the RESTORE Attorney in representing survivors of sexual assault in civil legal matters
Drafts letters, pleadings, court orders, and motions for attorney review
Communicates with clients and schedules client appointments
Performs investigation, records review, and other tasks in preparation for client trials
Prepares applications for victim compensation with the Office of Victim Services
Provides administrative support to the RESTORE Attorney
Works collaboratively with the other RESTORE Paralegal, maintaining familiarity with the other’s work in order to provide back-up
Facilitates referrals as a partner in the Crime Victims Legal Network
Engages in trainings and conferences
Participates in collaborative community efforts to improve services to survivors
Shows respect to all internal and external clients for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs in areas such as race, gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation and others
Other Accountability Activities
Must participate in rape crisis training, and commit to at least two on-call shifts per month, including one week night and one weekend 24-hour shift, on a rotating basis with all staff, as well as holidays, providing coverage to all counties RESTORE serves: Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position; regular schedule will be 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend duties, as well as on call responsibilities.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Qualifications
Minimum of two years paralegal experience
Associates degree in paralegal studies or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified paralegal preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
General PC skills needed, including use of all Microsoft Office programs and Outlook
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with human services and/or social work
Family law and divorce experience preferred
Knowledge of criminal law and procedure preferred
Experience serving rural populations preferred
Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS driver’s license not in jeopardy of being revoked; ability to respond to emergency calls within thirty minutes when on call
Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have experience delivering services in ways that honor and respect LGBTQ communities
Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have proficiency in one of the following languages, including but not limited to: Spanish, Nepali, Arabic, and Swahili
A commitment to Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY (PPCWNY)’s mission, vision and values along with a commitment to providing services to a diverse range of clients and to the goals of PPCWNY is essential