Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator

Crisis Services; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay increases

Paid training and professional growth

Generous paid time off

Calm app wellness for employee and 3

Onsite Quiet Room, Exercise Room, Lact

Job summary

Crisis Services, Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator to lead the CMS project across Erie County. The role focuses on outreach, data analysis, and prevention education, coordinating with partners to reduce sexual violence and influence policy change.

Ideal candidates hold a public health-related bachelor's degree and 3+ years in public health or program development, with strong community engagement and data skills. Office-based with remote capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public health and/or program development.
• Two (2) years of experience working in community engagement, sexual health, or violence prevention strongly preferred.
• Experience in community engagement or community organizing.
• Demonstrated relationship building and program coordination skills.
• Understanding of community-level prevention and social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaboration with community partners (e.g., colleges, coalitions) to reduce sexual violence.
• Conduct outreach, data gathering and analysis, and deliver prevention education & training.
• Manage program deliverables including reporting requirements and NYSDOH meetings.

Skills

Public health

Community engagement

Program coordination

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service, Inc. - Buffalo, NY 14207

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $23.50 - $23.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Crisis Services is actively seeking to fill a critical position on our Advocate Team. We are hiring a Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator who will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the sexual violence primary prevention strategies of the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) funded Communities Mobilizing for Safety (CMS) project throughout Erie County. We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in public health, education or a related health services field who is interested in championing our mission to provide support to anyone in need.

Who we are:

Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay with regular annual increases
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off and paid meal breaks
• Employee self-care and wellness supports including Calm app subscription for all employees and their family members
• Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsite
• Great health insurance coverage w/generous employer premium contribution
• $300/year Flexible Spending Account provided by agency
• Access to dental, vision and other ancillary insurance coverage options
• 403(b) plan w/employer match after one year of service
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

About this opportunity:

The Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator will foster collaboration with community partners (e.g. colleges and universities, coalitions, policymakers) through outreach and engagement. This includes helping to build a community that aims to reduce sexual violence by engaging community members as partners to increase awareness, change social norms, and create sustainable policy and environment change across Erie County. The Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator will conduct outreach, gather and analyze data, deliver prevention education & training, and manage program deliverables including reporting requirements and attendance at required NYSDOH meetings.

Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week

Pay: $23.50/hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday with occasional nights/weekends

Work Setting: Office-based with remote capabilities

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public health and/or program development required.
• Two (2) years of experience working in community engagement, sexual health, or violence prevention strongly preferred.
• Experience in community engagement or community organizing.
• Demonstrated relationship building.
• Demonstrated program coordinator skills.
• Understanding of community-level prevention and the social ecological model.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and the connection to violence prevention.
• Awareness of best practices related to sexual violence prevention education, risk reduction, and survivor support strategies.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and proactively identify, prioritize, and complete tasks.
• Demonstrated program coordination and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• A valid NYS driver’s license is required with a clean driving record and access to reliable vehicle.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet required.

Ready for the toughest job you’ll love coming back to?

Crisis Services is a mission-driven organization that exemplifies professionalism and excellence in the delivery of crisis intervention. We are consistently looking for individuals who want to be leaders in crisis intervention and community resources for those with a mental health crisis. We have designed our agency to prioritize mental wellbeing above all else. Crisis Services promotes personal growth and success not only for those who seek our services, but for those that work with us every day.

EEO STATEMENT:

Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job

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