Prevention Educator/Victim Advocate

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position provides prevention education programs about physical and sexual violence in the communities and schools within our tri-county service area of Monongalia, Preston, & Taylor. Our prevention programs are established, evidence-based, and geared to address issues of sexual assault, stalking, dating, & domestic violence.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

· Coordinate and conduct community education/prevention throughout Monongalia, Preston and Taylor Counties to increase awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and related crimes.

· Coordinate prevention programs in the schools.

· Organize and maintain resources used by staff.

· Provide training for other staff on primary prevention,

· Develop speaker's outlines and a Prevention Education Manual for use by staff.

· Provide public information displays about RDVIC services and issues.

· Provide a comprehensive monthly report on prevention education activities.

· Provide crisis counseling and advocacy when necessitated by agency workload.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

General:

• Understand and abide by RDVIC’s Confidentiality Policy at all times and respect boundaries.
• Demonstrate a commitment to treat residents, volunteers, and co-workers respectfully at all times.
• Participate in all aspects of Residential service delivery.
• Assist participants with the completion of responsibilities involving community living and household skills, as necessary.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and residential case conferences to provide and receive input for program development.
• Attend a minimum of 8 hours of training of approved victim service training a year.
• Assist with training and supervision of volunteers and interns.
• Agree to work a flexible schedule when required, which may include changing shifts to ensure 24-hour Shelter or Residential coverage, due to illness, absence, or vacation of other staff members.
• Complete special projects and presentations as requested.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

- One-year minimum experience providing crisis intervention, victim advocacy, or working with volunteers.

- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to work independently, in a self-motivated manner, and also as part of a team.

- Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.

- A valid driver's license and a working. insured vehicle required.

- Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field required

- Master's Degree preferred.

- Combination of work experience and education may be considered equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person