Prevention Specialist

HOURS: 24 HOURS/WEEK

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates and facilitates domestic violence primary prevention initiative activities, such as domestic violence education/awareness presentations, community action team meetings, and multi-session curriculum delivery. Drafts domestic violence awareness and prevention-oriented materials. Provides support and assistance to child/youth survivors of domestic violence and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

• Assists in implementing annual prevention plan and tracks activities.
• Coordinates and facilitates domestic violence prevention initiative activities.
• Conducts prevention programming with youth, parents, and/or community members.
• Engages with various community partners on prevention activities.
• Drafts ongoing domestic violence awareness and prevention-focused marketing to include multiple vehicles for distribution – such as social media, brochures, flyers, calendars, etc.
• Distributes brochures and related materials in the community.
• Facilitates groups for youth and children and youth served by the program.
• Facilitates other educational and recreational activities for children and youth served by the program.
• Participates in learning calls and training events.
• Provides support and assistance to survivors of domestic violence.
• Provides information and referral information to survivors and community members.
• Assists in coordination of any special events conducted by this program to raise crime victim awareness.
• Assists in seasonal projects.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Completes employee training to meet requirements according to contract specifications.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer Microsoft Office Applications

Social Media General Office Equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of primary prevention of domestic violence.
• Ability to work well with children, youth, and adults.
• Ability to become and remain authorized to drive a Salvation Army vehicle per Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Ability to draft marketing materials and use social media.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with participants and community agencies.
• Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and timelines.
• Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics.
• Knowledge of resources and agencies in the community.
• Ability to effectively educate/speak to groups of people in-person and virtually.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
• Work requires travel throughout the county in order to deliver services.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in a relevant field,

or

Two years of experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State driver’s license is required.

Successful completion of Domestic Violence Core Competency training within 90 days of employment.

Favorable background screening. Level 2 DCF screening info here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled