What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist- Serv, SAARC Primary Prevention (859) position at Center for Family Services?
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Location: Camden, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Prevention Specialist is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and implementation of a comprehensive primary prevention program in the community. The Prevention Specialist must focus 100% of activities on policy and social norms change strategies and related coalition building and community mobilization efforts. This position reports directly to the Prevention Specialist Direct Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the County-wide Prevention Coalition and Workgroup meetings.
Actively recruit new community members/organizations that can support the mission of the Coalition.
Maintain ongoing communication with Coalition members.
Develop a community action/policy change activity with community partners, which will be monitored by the Prevention Specialist Direct Supervisor. Must complete at least 1 major Community Action Plan (PSA, Billboard, etc.)
Submit monthly programmatic reports via Survey Monkey
Submit required evaluation data via Survey Monkey
Collect data relevant to sexual violence in New Jersey
Must complete Process and Outcomes evaluation for all sites and submit to DOW
Participate in DOW site visits/technical assistance and attend monthly Bystander/Gender Equity Workgroup meetings at NJCASA
Attend DOW monthly meetings
Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Prevention Specialist must successfully complete the 40 hour New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy Training, the 40 Domestic Violence Training provided by Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV), and training via NJCASA on the DOW approved primary prevention strategies-Media Literacy and Safe Dates. The Prevention Specialist must have experience working with people and demonstrated sensitivity toward the needs of victims. Effective verbal and written communication skills and public speaking is required. Effective verbal and written and communication in Spanish is preferred. The Prevention Specialist must be able to work collaboratively with other community organizations, including other sexual violence and domestic violence service providers, medical facilities, law enforcement and other governmental agencies, social service organizations and schools. A Bachelors Degree in communication, education, human services, criminal justice, or marketing is required. Experience may substitute for education on a year to year basis.
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
401k Plan
Medical insurance plan options
Dental & Vision Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness Activities
Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
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