Youth Safety & Abuse Prevention Coordinator

The-Children; Chauncey (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Village seeks an Abuse Prevention Coordinator to safeguard youth in our care. You will develop and standardize data-driven systems to identify maltreatment risks and implement strategies to address them, protecting children from harm.

The role requires flexible hours and close collaboration with leadership. You should have a master’s degree (or bachelor’s with extensive relevant experience) and strong written/verbal communication skills, with knowledge of child welfare standards

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred, or Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience within a children's residential setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic milieu, quality assurance activities, goal setting, and child welfare standards.
• Experience with survivors of abuse or preventing, detecting, or verifying abuse is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize systems and processes based on data analysis to identify maltreatment risk factors.
• Implement strategies addressing risks and protect youth from harm.
• Work non-traditional hours as required by leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Survivors of abuse experience

Risk assessment

Quality assurance

Child welfare standards

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree +5 years experience

High school diploma +8 years experience

Job description

The Children’s Village seeks an Abuse Prevention Coordinator to safeguard youth in our care. You will develop and standardize data-driven systems to identify maltreatment risks and implement strategies to address them, protecting children from harm.

The role requires flexible hours and close collaboration with leadership. You should have a master’s degree (or bachelor’s with extensive relevant experience) and strong written/verbal communication skills, with knowledge of child welfare standards