Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator
About The Position
Crisis Services is actively seeking to fill a critical position on our Advocate Team. We are hiring a Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator who will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the sexual violence primary prevention strategies of the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) funded Communities Mobilizing for Safety (CMS) project throughout Erie County. We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in public health, education or a related health services field who is interested in championing our mission to provide support to anyone in need. Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public health and/or program development required.
- Experience in community engagement or community organizing.
- Demonstrated relationship building.
- Demonstrated program coordinator skills.
- Understanding of community-level prevention and the social ecological model.
- Understanding of social determinants of health and the connection to violence prevention.
- Awareness of best practices related to sexual violence prevention education, risk reduction, and survivor support strategies.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and proactively identify, prioritize, and complete tasks.
- Demonstrated program coordination and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- A valid NYS driver’s license is required with a clean driving record and access to reliable vehicle.
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet required.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of experience working in community engagement, sexual health, or violence prevention strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the sexual violence primary prevention strategies of the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) funded Communities Mobilizing for Safety (CMS) project throughout Erie County.
- Foster collaboration with community partners (e.g. colleges and universities, coalitions, policymakers) through outreach and engagement.
- Help to build a community that aims to reduce sexual violence by engaging community members as partners to increase awareness, change social norms, and create sustainable policy and environment change across Erie County.
- Conduct outreach, gather and analyze data, deliver prevention education & training, and manage program deliverables including reporting requirements and attendance at required NYSDOH meetings.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with regular annual increases
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off and paid meal breaks
- Employee self-care and wellness supports including Calm app subscription for all employees and their family members
- Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsite
- Great health insurance coverage w/generous employer premium contribution
- $300/year Flexible Spending Account provided by agency
- Access to dental, vision and other ancillary insurance coverage options
- 403(b) plan w/employer match after one year of service
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
