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Location: Paterson, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 per year

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 is responsible for providing direct services to victims of sexual and domestic violence as needed. The Prevention Specialist reports directly to the Program Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate 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 active Coalition members.
• Implement the full prevention program at selected sites, including Green Dot and Media Literacy.
• Assist with the development and ongoing prevention related activities, such as Denim Day and Social Norms Messaging.  
• Develop a community action/policy change activity with community partners, which will be monitored by the Program Director. Must complete at least 1 major Community Action Plan (PSA, Billboard, etc.)
• Serve as team lead to other prevention personnel.
• Secure sites to implement a DOW approved primary prevention strategy to a minimum of 30 consistent program participants’ sites. A consistent program participant is defined as one whom has completed 7-9 classes of the implemented program. No limit on implementation sites.
• Provide training and assistance to volunteers and staff in conducting prevention presentations.
• Present Outreach Education programs about sexual violence and bystander intervention in schools, community centers, church groups, and social service agencies in the community.
• Maintain quarterly and monthly statistical reports.
• Coordinate with schools in conducting prevention programs.
• Maintain documentation on all prevention and education related activities, following state and agency guidelines.
• Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.
• Some weekends and evenings required. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 40-hour NJ Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate certificate required. Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking training preferred.
• Experience with sexual violence prevention required.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• The Prevention Specialist must have experience working with people and demonstrated sensitivity toward the needs of survivors.  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking experience is required. 
• Effective verbal, written and communication in English and 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, public health or marketing is required.

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

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

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