SAFE Program Educator

Maine Tasting Center; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible work options

Retirement plan

Job summary

Through These Doors in Cape Elizabeth, ME, seeks a SAFE Program Educator to develop and deliver education supporting survivors of domestic violence and those who have perpetrated abuse, as part of the prevention program. The role is based at the administrative office in Cape Elizabeth with some travel required, and comprehensive training is provided to new staff.

Prior experience is valuable, and the team emphasizes collaboration, social justice, and community safety.

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Pilot and offer SAFE parenting education curriculum in Cumberland County; support and oversee other trainers in this effort.
• Engage in developing parenting education curriculum that supports parenting skills for survivors and those who perpetrate abuse.
• Collaborate with project partners to produce a public report on the SAFE program.
• Assist in developing and implementing evaluation structure for the SAFE program.

Skills

Social justice

Integrity

Flexibility

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Curiosity

Communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Mission Statement

In collaboration with local partners and all affected by abuse, Through These Doors (TTD) creates innovative responses and mobilizes our community to promote safety and challenge systems of oppression and violence.

Job Summary

The SAFE Program Educator will engage in development and provision of education supporting DV survivor parents and the parent who has used DV tactics against them, as part of TTD's prevention program.

This position will be based at TTD's administrative office in Cape Elizabeth with some travel required.

Prior experience and training are an advantage, though TTD values life experiences and provides comprehensive training for all new employees to fully perform advocacy functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pilot and offer SAFE parenting education curriculum in Cumberland County; support and oversee other trainers in this effort.
• For all SAFE Program activities, incorporate the expertise and sensibilities inherent in Maine's Certified DV Intervention Programs. Activities include:
  • Developing parenting education curriculum that supports parenting skills and strategies for parents who have been abused as well as those parents who have chosen to perpetrate abuse and violence;
  • piloting and offering SAFE parenting education curriculum in Cumberland County; support and oversee other trainers in this effort;
  • engaging in collaboration with project partners to produce public report on SAFE program; and
  • assisting in developing and implementing evaluation structure for SAFE program.
• Engage in collaboration with project partners to produce public report on SAFE program.
• Assist in developing and implementing evaluation structure for SAFE program.
• Attend and participate in project partner meetings as identified and requested.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Passion for social justice
• Integrity, flexibility & creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to work related events and commitments
• Curiosity and desire to learn about issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking
• Positive communication skills
• Basic computer competency
• Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

Pay and Benefits

• $21.54/hour
• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost for the employee to full-time employees
• Paid wellness hours
• 27 days per year of earned time off in 1st year (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 12 days per year of sick time (for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Retirement Plan - Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
• Paid time off for voting
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commuting work travel
• Flexible work options

A note about our workplace: We are a dedicated and committed staff of advocates who believe in safety for all. We value each other, respect each other, and laugh a lot. We create a space that welcomes our authentic selves to the work alongside those experiencing abuse and violence in their homes while also holding offenders accountable and creating a community in which violence has no place.

Non-Discrimination

The goal of TTD's recruitment and hiring process is to achieve an excellent and balanced workforce with representation and participation from diverse sectors of our society. TTD has a responsibility to our community and to victims and survivors of abuse to actively recruit and hire the best-qualified individuals that it can, and to do so in the context of its commitment to principles of diversity. TTD prioritizes candidates who speak multiple languages and bring a diverse set of skills and experiences to their work.

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, familial status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification.

Through These Doors is a nonprofit organization which receives funding from Maine DHHS, MaineHousing, local United Ways, Cumberland County, and your generous donations.