Prevention Coordinator (5602)

Center for Family Services; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

401k Plan

Medical insurance

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Training & Professional Development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Center for Family Services in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a Prevention Specialist to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive primary prevention program in the community. You will work directly with victims of sexual and domestic violence and report to the Program Director.

The role requires a 40-hour NJ Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate certificate, experience in prevention, and strong communication and public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• 40-hour NJ Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate certificate required.
• Experience with sexual violence prevention required.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience working with survivors; sensitivity toward their needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with community organizations and agencies.
• Bachelor's Degree in communication, education, human services, criminal justice, public health or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the Prevention Coalition and Workgroup meetings.
• Recruit new community members/organizations to support the Coalition.
• Maintain ongoing communication with active Coalition members.
• Implement the full prevention program at sites including Green Dot and Media Literacy.
• Develop prevention-related activities (Denim Day, Social Norms Messaging).
• Develop community action plans (PSA, billboard) with partners.
• Serve as team lead to other prevention personnel.
• Secure sites for primary prevention with 30+ consistent participants.
• Provide training to volunteers and staff in prevention presentations.
• Present Outreach Education programs on sexual violence and bystander intervention.
• Maintain quarterly and monthly statistical reports.
• Coordinate with schools in conducting prevention programs.
• Maintain documentation following guidelines.
• Assist with office procedures; some weekends/evenings required.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Location: Paterson, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 per year

Position Summary:

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and implementation of a comprehensive primary prevention program in the community. The Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing direct services to victims of sexual and domestic violence as needed. The Prevention Specialist reports directly to the Program Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the county-wide Prevention Coalition and Workgroup meetings.
• Actively recruit new community members/organizations that can support the mission of the Coalition.
• Maintain ongoing communication with active Coalition members.
• Implement the full prevention program at selected sites, including Green Dot and Media Literacy.
• Assist with the development and ongoing prevention related activities, such as Denim Day and Social Norms Messaging.
• Develop a community action/policy change activity with community partners, which will be monitored by the Program Director. Must complete at least 1 major Community Action Plan (PSA, Billboard, etc.)
• Serve as team lead to other prevention personnel.
• Secure sites to implement a DOW approved primary prevention strategy to a minimum of 30 consistent program participants’ sites. A consistent program participant is defined as one whom has completed 7-9 classes of the implemented program. No limit on implementation sites.
• Provide training and assistance to volunteers and staff in conducting prevention presentations.
• Present Outreach Education programs about sexual violence and bystander intervention in schools, community centers, church groups, and social service agencies in the community.
• Maintain quarterly and monthly statistical reports.
• Coordinate with schools in conducting prevention programs.
• Maintain documentation on all prevention and education related activities, following state and agency guidelines.
• Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.
• Some weekends and evenings required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 40-hour NJ Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate certificate required. Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking training preferred.
• Experience with sexual violence prevention required.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• The Prevention Specialist must have experience working with people and demonstrated sensitivity toward the needs of survivors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking experience is required.
• Effective verbal, written and communication in English and Spanish is preferred.
• The Prevention Specialist must be able to work collaboratively with other community organizations, including other sexual violence and domestic violence service providers, medical facilities, law enforcement and other governmental agencies, social service organizations and schools.
• A Bachelors Degree in communication, education, human services, criminal justice, public health or marketing is required.

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.