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Advocacy and Training Specialist (In-Field and Remote Work)

Job Type

Part-time, 20-35 hours per week

Starting Pay Range

$21-23/hour

Location

Orange County, CA (In-Field + Remote Work)

About the Role

We are looking for dynamic, caring, and creative individuals to join our team of Advocacy & Training Specialists (ATS). As an ATS, you will provide 1-on-1 personal safety training and support services to clients with developmental disabilities, helping them build essential life skills in their everyday environments.  

 

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Conduct in-person trainings sessions in clients’ homes and community settings 

  • Teach topics related to personal safety, healthy relationships and sexuality, self-advocacy, and online safety 

  • Provide hands-on individualized support tailored to each client’s needs 

  • Track and log training activities, client updates, and complete other administrative tasks (writing meeting notes, submitting training reports, etc.)  

 

Work Schedule & Availability: 

  • Service Area: Orange County, CA (must be an OC resident to be considered for the role)  

  • Work Environment: Training sessions are conducted in the field and administrative duties are completed remotely and independently 

  • Part-Time Role: Must have a minimum availability of 20 hours per week between Monday – Friday, 12 PM – 6 PM (client peak hours) 

  • Remote administrative tasks can be completed outside of peak hours 

  • Work hours can fluctuate weekly based on client appointments 

Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Strong time management & organizational skills (scheduling appointments, balancing training appointments & administrative tasks) 

  • Clear verbal & written communication skills in English (report writing, professional interactions, etc.) 

  • Strong interpersonal skills (empathy, patience, creativity, & flexibility) 

  • Ability to establish professional boundaries with clients and maintain a high level of client-confidentiality 

  • Comfortable using virtual communication platforms (Zoom & Microsoft Teams)   


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, or human services 

  • Direct experience working with people with developmental disabilities or other vulnerable populations 

  • Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese  

  • Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, OneDrive, SharePoint) 

About the Company

Do you want to work for an agency that changes lives every day? Do you have a passion for empowering vulnerable populations? Then you should consider joining GET SAFE.  We are a community-based agency focused on providing personal safety education, violence prevention, and self-defense programs to people of all ages and backgrounds.

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