Prevention Education Specialist

Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA•Brownsville, PA

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

DVSSP is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t match every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may be a great fit and just the candidate we are looking for! The Benefits of being a DVSSP Employee: Flexible Scheduling, Paid Training, Competitive Pay, Annual education opportunities, Internal Advancement. All employment levels enjoy a Comprehensive Benefit package including PTO, Sick Time, and Agency Vehicle use for work related travel. Full time employment and certain levels of part time will enjoy the following additional benefits: Pension, Life Insurance, Extended Paid Leave, Medical/Dental/Vision, and eligibility for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program! Like what you hear? Then let's get into more detail!

Requirements

Translatable work experience
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, with strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to provide on-going supervision, training, and professional development
Collaborate with peers and other departments within the agency
Working knowledge of community resources
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient computer, Internet, and email skills
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint processed in accordance with Public Law 92-522 and the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23, Pa C.S. Chapter 63), Federal Criminal History Background Check.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
PA State Police Report of Criminal History Clearance.
Reference Check
Possess current PA driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

MSW/MA/BS/BA Degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Present educational domestic violence programs to target groups within service area.
Provide domestic violence trainings to area systems and agencies.
Develop, market and provide prevention/education programs to schools, youth, community groups, special needs groups, and other target groups as approved.
Engage students and youth in violence prevention and encourage and assist them with youth-led violence prevention education projects amongst their peers.
Market and provide domestic violence-related trainings to area agencies, systems, and businesses.
Establish, nurture, and maintain good working relationships with other community agencies/organizations, connecting those entities with the appropriate DVSSP site.
Work with other agencies/organizations to increase domestic violence awareness and prevention efforts.
Attend meetings/trainings relative to position as assigned.
Contribute to agency newsletter.
Participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities.
Maintain statistics and complete reporting of activities as directed.
Support and assist other agency sites as needed.
Supervise volunteers to assist with workload as needed.
Maintain facility, staff, volunteer, and client confidentiality at all times.