Payment Recovery Specialist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Prevention Specialist advances the mission of the Rape Recovery Center to educate the community about the cause, impact, and prevention of sexual violence. The Prevention Specialist reduces risk factors and improves protective factors for sexual violence victimization. The Prevention Specialist leads and works with the Community Engagement Director to recruit and engage youth, parents, and men and boys in prevention programming through responding and facilitating prevention workshops and supporting the Peer Advocacy Council (PAC), Let’s Talk Program, and prevention awareness campaigns.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with full benefits, hourly position of $19.00 - $21.66 DOE, with a primary Monday to Friday schedule, some evenings and weekends as scheduled. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement match, and a generous time-off policy for paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid vacation. Applicants from historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply.

Reports To: Community Engagement Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and recruit for Peer Advocacy Council (PAC) and the Let’s Talk Program through the lens of primary prevention utilizing engaging and appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Co-facilitate the Peer Advocacy Council (PAC) meetings twice a month (The first and third Thursday of each month from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, in-person)
• Facilitate, recruit, and implement the Let’s Talk Program once per quarter.
• Respond to and facilitate two weekly prevention workshops for youth, parents, and men and boys.
• Increase protective factors of developing community support and connectedness in program participants.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings, bi-weekly team meetings, and all staff meetings once per month.
• Adhere to contract goals and grant objectives, and submit accurate and comprehensive documentation within 24 hours of the service provided.
• Create and maintain safety and boundaries with youth, clients, participants, and partners. In addition, serve as the point of contact and maintain active communication with program participants.
• Periodically evaluate curriculum and activities for cultural and developmental appropriateness, inclusivity, accuracy, recent research, and changes in best practices.
• Provide immediate referrals and support while representing the Rape Recovery Center in public programming.
• Attend meetings and training to ensure that services and current skill set align with Utah Rape Crisis Center Standards of Care, public health model and are evidence-based.
• Communicate and collaborate promptly and consistently around trends, needs, gaps, or data with the Community Engagement Director.
• Implement appropriate assessments for all prevention programming.
• Represent the Rape Recovery Center with a professional image and manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 4 years experience in public health prevention OR an equivalent combination of practical and academic experience
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work well with—and inspire confidence in—with multiple stakeholders
• Excellence in balancing various responsibilities
• Demonstrated project management, public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the micro, mezzo, and macro impact of sexual violence
• Experience with public health, engagement, and working with disproportionately impacted populations (i.e., LGBTQI , Unhoused, Undocumented Immigrants, Black, Indigenous, and other Persons of Color)
• Experience working at a non-profit.
• Public speaking and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of Salt Lake County or Tooele-based resources and partnerships

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OFFER

• The employee must complete all new hire paperwork by the end of the day on the first workday.
• The employee must complete a criminal background check.
  • Employees/Staff Members of the RRC can only be alone with clients once the background check is received and reviewed for risk.
• The employee must obtain a 40-hour crisis counselor certification and submit it within 120 days.
• The employee agrees to a probationary period of 90 days from the first day of working in their new position. After 90 days, the employee will receive a detailed evaluation of their progress.
• Employees must comply with the flu and Covid-19 vaccination policy.
• Embrace the mission and commit to the values of RRC, including anti-oppression and anti-racism.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE RAPE RECOVERY CENTER

• Annual training funds for professional development (based on grant funding)
• Excellent supervision and mentorship
• Paid Time Off, Sick time (9 days)/Vacation (10 days)/Personal Holiday (3 Days), and Holiday Pay (14 Paid Holidays)
• Retreats focusing on self-care, professional and team development
• Retirement with employer match upon 30-60 days of employment
• Paid Family Leave (upon one year of employment)
• Organization/position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Flexible Hybrid Work Week option (in-person/remote) after a 90-day probationary period based on individual and role evaluation

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@raperecoverycenter.org with the title Prevention Specialist.” The priority review date is March 13, 2024. Open until filled.

Rape Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.