Sexual Violence Prevention Program Assistant

The Sexual Violence Prevention Program Assistant (SVPPA) will support the coordinator to provide a full range of services to those impacted by gender based violence, and their families. These services may include short-term crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to gender based violence, education and more. The SVPPA will divide their time between the Restoration Plaza office and the larger community.

About KAVI - Kings Against Violence Initiative

KAVI is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate interpersonal violence from the lives of young people through advocacy, peer leadership, community mobilization, and advancing social justice. KAVI promotes community wellness and healing by operating high-impact youth violence prevention and intervention programs in Central Brooklyn by incorporating trauma-informed care, public health principles, and social work practices. Our programs take place in hospital-based, school, and community settings. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing nonprofit organization. We seek to build a team composed of individuals who are willing to work hard, be creative, build on opportunities, and think “out of the box.”

Description

About Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI)

KAVI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate interpersonal violence from the lives of young people through advocacy, peer leadership, community mobilization, and social justice.

KAVI promotes community wellness and healing by operating high-impact youth violence prevention and intervention programs in Central Brooklyn. Our programs take place in hospital-based, school, and community settings. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing nonprofit organization. We seek to build a team of individuals willing to work hard, be creative, build on opportunities, and think “out of the box.”

About Sexual Violence Prevention Program

All KAVI team members should act professionally. KAVI has run school programs since its start, addressing youth admitted to the Emergency Department with high-risk factors for violence. Our Sexual Violence Prevention program offers prevention and intervention using a trauma-informed approach, helping young people understand violence's impact and choose alternative behaviors. Since 2022, we have integrated social justice, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care into our curriculum to enhance our understanding of violence and support for youth.

KAVI’s Sexual Violence Prevention program is the newest part of our initiatives. We develop community engagement activities that unite families and neighbors to discuss and take action on violence prevention. Our programs assist community members in advocating for youth, understanding and practicing restorative justice, and participating in collective healing.

In the past year, our programs have sought to broaden our work to support Central Brooklyn’s resilience. A top priority of our community work is to create stronger linkages with the Brooklyn community, schools, residents, and the SUNY Downstate/KCH Medical community through youth development programming, advocacy, and engagement.

Job Description:

In this position, the Sexual Violence Prevention Program Assistant (SVPPA) will support the coordinator to provide a full range of services to those impacted by gender based violence, and their families. These services may include short-term crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to gender based violence, education and more. The SVPPA will divide their time between the Restoration Plaza office and the larger community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Correspondence with internal team members and external partners and vendors.
• Assist with program-related administrative activities, including scheduling events, distributing information, tracking outcomes, maintaining program attendance, stipend & timesheet procedures, and managing program calendars and mailing lists.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate youth-centered workshops on sexual health and wellness topics
• Assist in the preparation of the SVP curriculum.
• Assist with field trips and special activities and events.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all the participants.
• Assist in preparing documents and tracking data related to funder requirements (e.g., HRA, DOHMH, HUD), including census logs, rent ledgers, and occupancy reports.
• Take detailed and accurate meeting minutes for SVP team meetings.
• Represent KAVI at external and internal meetings and events.
• Assist with special projects and perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant nonprofit administrative experience, including program coordination, or similar administrative role.
• Able to engage and work with individuals and organizations of diverse backgrounds
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Solution-oriented, able to think creatively to address challenges and obstacles
• Impeccable sense of professionalism and ability to positively represent the organization
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite & Zoom.
• Office experience, including data entry, typing & strong phone skills.
• Excellent time management skills; the ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities.
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust and respond to changing situations.
• Interest in social and restorative justice, passion for serving communities

Preferred but not Required:

• Familiarity with gender justice work and/or analysis
• Experience with community organizing

Work Schedule/Location

Hours: M-F, 19 hrs per week (some evenings and weekends required for programs and events)

Location: KAVI’s Main Office: Restoration Plaza, Brooklyn, New York

How to Apply: Please submit your application using the link above or send your resume to [email protected] and include “Sexual Violence Prevention Assistant” in the subject line.

Compensation: $28-$30 per hour

KAVI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. KAVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Salary

$28 - $30 per hour