Prevention Education Specialist
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Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc
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| Post Date: |
Jan 08, 2025 |
| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Start Date:
| Feb. 17, 2025 |
| Salary: |
competitve |
| Location: |
US - Pennsylvania - Norristown |
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Description
The role of the Prevention Education Specialist is to address the root causes of sexual violence in the community, to be this agency’s primary voice in the community when working toward the elimination of sexual violence, and to assist community members in finding ways they can end sexual violence. This position reports to the Community Education Programs Supervisor and is primarily responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of the agency’s sexual violence prevention programs for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Duties include but are not limited to, the facilitation of education activities, preparing presentations, assisting with curriculum development, and assisting with evaluating education activities delivered to schools and community groups that serve people with IDD. Additionally, this position will include direct contact with victims of crime through the agency’s hotline shifts and on-call shift rotation, which includes, but is not limited to, occasional in-person hospital, police, and court accompaniments for victims of crime. The position requires flexible availability during assigned hotline shifts. This position requires the candidate to have the capacity to work a hybrid schedule, both in-person and remotely. Duties include:
Present presentations and trainings or facilitate education activities of prevention programs primarily to people with IDD and their communities within organizations such as, but not limited to, community agencies, elementary, middle, high schools and colleges, alternative school settings, local businesses, and other agencies in the service area
Prepare and deliver curriculum and presentations remotely or in person
Collaborate with schools and community groups who work with people with IDD to prevent sexual violence
Stay up-to-date on research-based sexual violence prevention strategies and programs and the issue of sexual violence against the IDD community
Prepare efficient project reports and statistics
Assist with other prevention program curriculum development and presentation
Research effective prevention practices best suited to community readiness and needs and incorporate them into the curriculum as needed.
Assist in identifying service area needs regarding sexual violence prevention and the IDD community
Assist in developing, organizing and analyzing evaluation for prevention programs
Assist in coordinating community-wide events with other organizations in the service area to build or strengthen community partnerships, and engage local leaders and stakeholders
Attend training and professional development opportunities regarding the prevention of sexual violence Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Previous experience in a special education setting preferred.
Knowledge of classroom management techniques and ability to work with individuals with IDD.
Completing VSC 65+ hour Sexual Assault Counselor/ Victim Advocate Training (provided).
Criminal Record, Child Abuse History, and FBI clearance background check required.
A valid driver's license, vehicle, and valid automobile insurance are required.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Skills
The following skills will assist in the success of the applicant in the position:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Conflict Resolution Facilitation Skills
Commitment to social change
Creativity
Computer/Social Media skills
Fluent in Spanish a plus
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Notes
After a three-month period, benefits, and flextime work arrangements will be available (medical, including dental and vision and vacation, sick and personal leave).
All employees are At-Will employees.
EOE
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Contact Details
Name: Lynn Williams
Address: 325 Swede Street 2nd. Floor
Ph: 6102770932
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