Intervention and Prevention Specialist

Hopes Door•Garland, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intervention and Prevention Specialist assists with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs focused on preventing domestic violence and increasing community awareness. This role contributes to HDNBC's BIPP program by facilitating BIPP groups, supporting participant accountability and behavior change. The Intervention and Prevention Specialist also facilitates psychoeducational group services for HDNBC clients, designed to strengthen life skills, enhance overall functioning, and reduce the risk of future involvement in violent relationships. The Specialist helps ensure that all programming remains effective, compliant with applicable regulations, and aligned with the agency's mission and best practices.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, and cloud-based file management systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, public health, or related field preferred (experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups, teaching, training, or youth programming strongly preferred.
Previous non-profit or domestic violence field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate weekly HDNBC BIPP group sessions.
Complete midpoint assessments and exit evaluations for participants.
Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and records.
Communicate participant progress and status updates with referral sources.
Ensure compliance with all TCFV-CJAD standards and HDNBC BIPP policies.
Maintain required professional development hours in accordance with TCFV-CJAD guidelines each two-year cycle.
Participate in and document monthly supervision in compliance with TCFV-CJAD requirements.
Plan, develop, and facilitate psychoeducational group sessions for clients across HDNBC programs, focused on increasing life skills, promoting healthy relationships, and reducing risk of future violence involvement.
Ensure group content is research-informed, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.
Track attendance, participation, and outcomes for all groups provided.
Facilitate the Pathways to Hope program for at-risk youth referred as part of a diversion program.
Conduct intakes, individualized service plans, midpoint assessments, and exit evaluations for participating youth.
Maintain client records in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicate with referral sources regarding participant progress and status reports.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with schools, community partners, and other youth-serving organizations to enhance program reach and impact.
Provide intervention and prevention education to the community.
Participate in community events, coalitions, and outreach activities as a representative of HDNBC's prevention and youth services.
Collaborate with HDNBC staff across departments to ensure a coordinated approach to services.
Maintain accurate data on groups and participation for reporting and evaluation.
Submit required reports and documentation on time.
Use data and evaluation results to inform program improvements.