What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gender Violence Prevention Specialist 1 - VID 220934 position at New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence?
Description
Duties Description
This position is in the Executive Office of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). The incumbent will provide in-depth research, monitoring and evaluation, and policy expertise to units across the Office, as well as support OPDV’s statutory responsibilities as the data clearinghouse for New York State data related to domestic violence and gender-based violence. The incumbent will work closely with OPDV initiatives such as the Enough is Enough program, SAFE Funds program, and Services & Advocacy for Help Seekers. They will support data collection, analysis, reporting, and assist in researching best practices for broader agency initiatives.
Duties Include But May Not Be Limited To
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience* in the provision of domestic or gender-based violence prevention services; the provision of human services, training and education, government, social justice or gender-based advocacy services; or public policy research and development.
Preferred Qualifications
Note
Additional Comments
The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
OPDV provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the OGS Office of Human Resources via email at RAinquiries@ogs.ny.gov.
The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence does not participate in E-Verify and is presently unable to sponsor visa applications.
The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.
New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Duties Description
This position is in the Executive Office of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). The incumbent will provide in-depth research, monitoring and evaluation, and policy expertise to units across the Office, as well as support OPDV’s statutory responsibilities as the data clearinghouse for New York State data related to domestic violence and gender-based violence. The incumbent will work closely with OPDV initiatives such as the Enough is Enough program, SAFE Funds program, and Services & Advocacy for Help Seekers. They will support data collection, analysis, reporting, and assist in researching best practices for broader agency initiatives.
Duties Include But May Not Be Limited To
- Determine priorities for programs relating to domestic and gender-based violence training and prevention education.
- Provide technical assistance to state and community agencies in the preparation and development of family and gender-based violence training or prevention programs.
- Develop curricula and training materials, conduct gender-based and family violence prevention training, and collect and evaluate relevant data including films, tapes, curricula, training materials, journal articles, and other literature.
- Assist in the development of public education materials, publications, web pages, and public awareness campaigns.
- Prepare grant proposals.
- Evaluate and analyze training success.
- Facilitate special projects and assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience* in the provision of domestic or gender-based violence prevention services; the provision of human services, training and education, government, social justice or gender-based advocacy services; or public policy research and development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the field of gender-based violence prevention and response.
- Experience with compiling quantitative data from multiple sources, analyzing such data, and communicating about your analysis with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with developing data collections tools.
- Proficiency with software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Tableau, R, and survey tools such as Alchemer or Microsoft Forms.
- Knowledge of issues pertaining to gender-based violence and the service delivery system for victims of gender-based violence.
- Strong writing, speaking, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills.
- Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; or a Ph.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
Note
Additional Comments
- Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job
The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
OPDV provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the OGS Office of Human Resources via email at RAinquiries@ogs.ny.gov.
The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence does not participate in E-Verify and is presently unable to sponsor visa applications.
The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.
New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Salary : $66,951 - $85,138