Prevention Specialist

DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Doorways is an Arlington-based nonprofit that supports individuals and families seeking safety, stable housing, and pathways out of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness. The Prevention Specialist develops, coordinates, and implements primary prevention initiatives in Arlington County, with a focus on multi-session domestic and sexual violence prevention programming for under-resourced and marginalized youth and their families. The role collaborates with community partners to support coordinated prevention efforts and responses to domestic and sexual violence. The position reports to the Community Education Manager. Duties are generally performed during core business hours, though events and meetings may require early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position may be full-time exempt or part-time non-exempt. Full-time compensation is $57,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience; part-time compensation is hourly.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish or Amharic.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or a Human Services field and at least two years of experience in sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence prevention or advocacy; alternatively, at least five years of related direct work experience.
Experience collaborating with school systems, campus resources, and/or community resources.
Experience working with youth.
Ability to write and edit effectively and communicate with tact, diplomacy, compassion, and clarity in written, verbal, and nonverbal forms.
Flexibility and ability to work as a self-starter.
Ability to respect cultural diversity and work collaboratively in an ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse environment.
Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, the internet, and Microsoft Suite.
Experience working with diverse populations, including people with limited English proficiency, immigrant communities, and LGBTQIA+ people.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it.
Completion of fingerprint, criminal, sex offender, and CPS background checks.
Must live in the DMV area.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate multi-session domestic and sexual violence prevention education programming for underserved and marginalized youth and their families throughout Arlington County.
Review and research curricula and attend relevant professional development trainings to keep the Prevention Program current with best practices.
Implement community-wide campaigns and educational programs with strategic partners.
Track and document educational programming and collect participant feedback for reporting requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with community professionals, service providers, and partner agencies, and promote public awareness of and access to Doorways and its prevention programs.
Represent Doorways in community coalitions, committees, and speaking engagements related to prevention services, children and youth, and community advocacy.
Provide training and technical assistance on prevention services to Doorways staff and volunteers as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with all levels of the program team to support a strategic, coordinated approach to programming.
Assist with Doorways client and community events, including speaking opportunities.
Attend and actively participate in required meetings.
Compile and report relevant data and statistics as necessary.
Maintain current industry knowledge and best practices, and adhere to agency policies and procedures.
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.