What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 845454
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST - 60074666
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60074666
Salary: $55,000
Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2025
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DESCRIPTION
The primary prevention specialist will play a key role in developing, implementing, and overseeing statewide primary prevention initiatives to prevent intimate partner violence. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in violence prevention, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze and utilize data effectively. This position will conduct and/or support special projects as assigned. This position is within the Office of Domestic Violence in the Office of Community Services.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, human services, or a related field.
Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in domestic violence prevention or a related field.
- Must possess at a minimum, two years’ experience of delivering direct or indirect services in a domestic violence center/shelter or other related experience to working at a center/shelter.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of evidence-based prevention practices and strategies.
- Leadership and team management. Data analysis and reporting Program development and evaluation.
- Effective communication and public speaking.
- Community engagement and partnership building Policy development and advocacy.
Software Proficiency:
Must be proficient in Microsoft office.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Salary : $55,000
