Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and coordinating community based prevention programs aimed at reducing and ultimately ending domestic and intimate partner violence. This role centers on education, outreach, coalition-building, and promoting healthy relationships with a focus on youth and underserved communities. The Coordination will work closely with survivors, youth, community partners, and systems to build awareness, change harmful norms, and promote healing-centered, culturally responsive prevention strategies.

Requirements

Experience in prevention education, community organizing, youth development, or domestic violence advocacy.
Strong facilitation, public speaking, and curriculum development skills.
Deep understanding of the root causes of domestic violence, including structural racism, oppression and trauma.
Knowledge of coordinating community-wide initiatives.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including youth, immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and communities of color.
Ability to manage projects and program logistics.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem solving skills, experience in managing conflict, and ability to respond creatively to challenges.
Flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual /bi-cultural preferred

Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and implement evidence-based and community-informed domestic violence prevention programs.
Facilitate workshops, trainings, and presentations on topics such as healthy relationships, consent, gender equity, bystander intervention, power & control, and the impact of domestic violence on health.
Lead the development and adaptation of curriculum and materials for various populations (e.g. youth, parents, LGBTQI+, immigrant populations) and the health care sector.
Monitor program effectiveness, collect data, and support evaluation efforts to ensure continuous improvement.
Serve as a bridge between survivors and community based-services, including housing, legal, mental health, medical, and financial resources
Build and maintain relationships with schools, community centers, clinics, and faith-based organizations to deliver prevention education and resources
Plan and coordinate community awareness events such as: Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), Health Cares about Domestic Violence (HCADV), and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).
Develop culturally relevant outreach materials, social media content, and resource guides to engage target audiences.
Design, coordinate, and implement evidence-based and community-informed domestic violence prevention programs.
Facilitate workshops, trainings, and presentations on topics such as healthy relationships, consent, gender equity, bystander intervention, power & control, and the impact of domestic violence on health.
Provide domestic violence prevention training and technical assistance to health care providers, educators, service providers, and community stakeholders.
Collaborate with partner agencies, coalitions, and task forces focused on violence prevention, public health, and community safety.
Serve as a liaison to school districts, youth-serving organizations, and community leaders to ensure integrated prevention efforts that impact youth.
Represent the organization at community meetings, public forums, and regional or statewide prevention work groups.
Maintain accurate records of activities, outreach efforts, and participant data in accordance with funder and agency requirements.
Assist with grant reporting, program narratives, and success stories that highlight the impact of prevention efforts.