Prevention Specialist (6181)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•Cocoa, FL

2d•$19 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates and facilitates domestic violence primary prevention initiative activities, such as domestic violence education/awareness presentations, community action team meetings, and multi-session curriculum delivery. Drafts domestic violence awareness and prevention-oriented materials. Provides support and assistance to child/youth survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Requirements

Knowledge of primary prevention of domestic violence.
Ability to work well with children, youth, and adults.
Ability to become and remain authorized to drive a Salvation Army vehicle per Salvation Army insurance requirements.
Ability to draft marketing materials and use social media.
Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with participants and community agencies.
Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and timelines.
Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics.
Knowledge of resources and agencies in the community.
Ability to effectively educate/speak to groups of people in-person and virtually.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, or Two years of experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State driver’s license is required.
Successful completion of Domestic Violence Core Competency training within 90 days of employment.
Favorable background screening.
Level 2 DCF screening

Nice To Haves

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Responsibilities

Assists in implementing annual prevention plan and tracks activities.
Coordinates and facilitates domestic violence prevention initiative activities.
Conducts prevention programming with youth, parents, and/or community members.
Engages with various community partners on prevention activities.
Drafts ongoing domestic violence awareness and prevention-focused marketing to include multiple vehicles for distribution – such as social media, brochures, flyers, calendars, etc.
Distributes brochures and related materials in the community.
Facilitates groups for youth and children and youth served by the program.
Facilitates other educational and recreational activities for children and youth served by the program.
Participates in learning calls and training events.
Provides support and assistance to survivors of domestic violence.
Provides information and referral information to survivors and community members.
Assists in coordination of any special events conducted by this program to raise crime victim awareness.
Assists in seasonal projects.
Attends required staff meetings.
Completes employee training to meet requirements according to contract specifications.
Performs other related work as required.