Prevention & Education Coordinator

Please make sure to attach your cover letter and resume to complete your application.

Summary:

The Prevention and Education Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of all programs and services funded by the V-STOP Grant, and the coordination of WRC training and educational outreach to professionals, community members, and youth. This position is supervised by the Programs Director, is a leadership position in the organization, and works both independently and collaboratively towards the mission and vision of the organization.

This is a full-time position. Qualifications include Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in human services related field and/or five years of related experience. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to w.schiffer@wrcnrv.org. Please include the title of the job position in the subject line. Resume review begins immediately; qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mutual Responsibilities

• Conduct all employment related responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles of, and as directed by the policies and procedures outlined by the WRC.
• Ensure continuity of services by sharing On-Call responsibilities as assigned.
• Meet weekly with supervisor, participating in the WRC’s on-going Communications & Performance Evaluation Plan. Communicate clearly and timely issues of performance with supervisor.
• Support the community’s accessibility to agency services by participating in day-to-day operations at the Administrative & Counseling Offices (1217 Grove Ave Radford VA).
• Carry out other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate the Community Engagement Program

• Coordinate all aspects of the Community Engagement Program and Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Program
• Facilitate regular program staff meetings.
• Assess and evaluate the program on an ongoing basis including annual review of the program guidelines and protocols.
• Works with the Operations Director when performance issues arise to conduct appropriate coaching or disciplinary action.
• Coordinate other special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists in the hiring process for staff supervised by this position.
• Provide weekly supervision and support to the Violence Prevention Manager, Violence Prevention Specialist and Outreach Specialist.
• Assist with scheduling, visioning, and coordinating all aspects of the Workplan associated with the project.
• Provide or arrange for training required for staff in the field of primary prevention and related topics.
• Ensure timely submission of grant reports as required.
• Conducts orientation and staff training for all staff supervised by this position.
• Conducts weekly supervision and documents ongoing performance with all staff under scope of supervision.
• Conducts monthly wellness supervision with all staff under scope of supervision.
• Develops performance plans for staff supervised by this position as needed.
• Works with the Operations Director when performance issues arise to conduct appropriate coaching or disciplinary action.

Coordinate Training

• Assess training needs of the community.
• Develop and implement relevant community trainings.
• Coordinate all training events and conferences.
• Complete or assign to appropriate WRC staff members requested public education, outreach, and awareness programs/presentations.

Grants Management

• Review all workplans related to the work of the supervised programs.
• Train program staff annually on grant workplan(s).
• Ensure ongoing implementation and evaluation of workplan(s) by program staff.
• Complete and submit regular grant reports as directed.

Program Reporting System

• Maintain appropriate records and statistical information.
• Document community education on Monthly Public Education Reports.
• Oversee collection of program statistics and write monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and/or annual reports as required.
• Ensure that service data is entered into VAdata weekly.

Staff Coordinating Councils on Domestic and Sexual Violence and the Task Force on Domestic Violence in Older Adults

• Invite participants from throughout the NRV for the Coordinating Councils and Task Force.
• Plan the logistics of the meetings, providing notice to participants of meetings.
• Convene Coordinating Council monthly meetings for each locality.
• Convene Task Force bi-monthly meetings for the New River Valley.
• Identify training needs and implement Coordinating Council and Task Force trainings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in human services related field and/or five years of related experience.
• Must have an understanding of the issues of sexual and domestic violence.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and program coordination.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. and go up/downstairs.
• Ability to utilize computer programs including word-processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to deliver WRC services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to remain patient, calm, and professional when working in crisis situations.
• Ability to work some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and be insurable through the WRC’s insurance policy.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance