Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator

Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator

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 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.

Who we are:

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.

What we offer:

• 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

About this opportunity:

The Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator will work with community partners and other key stakeholders in fulfilling program objectives and strategic direction of this New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) funded grant project. This includes coordinating community level sexual violence primary prevention programs and fostering collaboration with community partners (e.g. schools, nightlife establishments, coalitions, policymakers) through outreach and engagement. The Coordinator will be responsible for promoting social norms and building capacity to foster a community of hopefulness, safety, and shared responsibility through coalition building, specifically with youth.

Job Type: 

• Full Time, 40 hours/week

Pay: 

• $23.50/hour

Schedule: 

• Monday through Friday with occasional nights/weekends

Work Setting:

• Office-based with remote capabilities

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in public health and/or education required. One (1) year of experience working in sexual violence prevention and/or response strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a public health approach to violence prevention and program implementation within a Social Ecological Model framework.
• Awareness of best practices related to sexual violence prevention education, risk reduction, and survivor support strategies.
• Experience in coordinating teams, project management, and staff development.
• Familiarity with community mobilization, including multidisciplinary coalitions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to reliable automobile.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
• Social media literacy with Instagram and Canva.

Ready for the toughest job you’ll love coming back to?

Crisis Services is a mission-driven organization that exemplifies professionalism and excellence in the delivery of crisis intervention. We are consistently looking for individuals who want to be leaders in crisis intervention and community resources for those with a mental health crisis. We have designed our agency to prioritize mental wellbeing above all else. Crisis Services promotes personal growth and success not only for those who seek our services, but for those that work with us every day.

EEO STATEMENT:

Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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