Prevention and Evaluation Specialist

Position Overview

The Center for Community Health and Development through the Youth Violence Prevention Center – Kansas City is seeking a Violence Prevention Specialist for the ThrYve Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (https://wethryve.org). We seek a professional with experience and interest in community violence prevention and evaluation. The position is funded through the Center for Community Health & Development at the University of Kansas (KU CCHD) (http://communityhealth.ku.edu). The KU CCHD provides a supportive working environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work with a committed team and community partners.

Note: This position requires flexibility to work some evenings & weekends, a reliable car and valid driver’s license. Standard schedule may be between 9 am to 6 pm. The position will require the ability to work from Kansas City.

Job Description

The Prevention Specialist will support the development and implementation of prevention, intervention, and evaluation activities to support violence prevention services. The position will provide both individual and group-based services and support to assist in addressing risk factors of youth participants. The position will be responsible for working approximately 40 hours weekly to support the project. The person will be employed by the University of Kansas (KU) but may be co-located or needed to work from the Kansas City and/or Lawrence office depending on the work. The KU CCHD provides a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a committed team and community partners. In addition, specific duties include:

• 60% - Develop and implement prevention programs for youth in Kansas City metro area. Assist with providing in- and out-of-school services and supports (e.g., after school prevention program) for the youth.
• 20% - Coordinate and broker resources, referrals and supports for implementing the youth and family case plans to address health, academic, and personal goals. Provide case plan support, navigation, and advocacy services in the school, home and community to support youth participants (ages 12-19) and their families.
• 10% - Document consistently and accurately in written and computerized records all contacts with participants and program partners.
• 10% - Assist in violence prevention efforts for the project and/or with other partners, and support other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Position Requirements

This position requires flexibility to work some evenings & weekends, a reliable car and valid driver’s license. Standard schedule may be between 9 am to 6 pm. The position will require the ability to work from Kansas City.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or High School diploma or GED with four (4) years’ experience working with community groups and/or youth organizations
• Two (2) years experience working with a wide range of communities and youth/young adults across racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomic status in Wyandotte County.
• One (1) year experience supporting or participating in the ThrYve and/or LEAD UP approaches to youth development that serves youth from Wyandotte County.
• Excellent written skills, as evidenced by the application materials, cover letter.
• At least one (1) year experience working with data and evaluation.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team and work well with supervision, evidenced by application materials.
• Experience and familiarity with using computers and computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Team; Ability to learn new computer software and applications.
  
  
  

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references
  
  
  

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Thursday, December 06, 2024. For consideration, please apply no later than Wednesday, December 05, 2024.

Contact Information to Applicants

jomellaw@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

Salary of $35,360-$48,797 for approximately 40 hours weekly.

Work Schedule

M-F; 9am - 6pm, some evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Review Begins

Friday December 6, 2024

Anticipated Start Date

Sunday December 8, 2024