Family Violence Prevention Specialist

The Center for Safer Communities Keene Office is hiring for a

Family Violence Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Reports to: Programs Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Salary Range: $25 to 26.50

Position Summary

The Family Violence Prevention Specialist (FVPS) serves as a bridge between survivors, families, and systems, providing advocacy and direct support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking throughout the Monadnock region. In collaboration with the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), the FVPS helps ensure that responses to family violence are coordinated, trauma-informed, and grounded in survivor and child safety.

The FVPS works half time at CSC’s Keene office and half time at the DCYF Keene District Office, collaborating with both teams to strengthen communication and system response. This position calls for a grounded, thoughtful professional who can navigate complexity, build trust, and hold space for both immediate crisis and long-term change.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in CSC’s daytime coverage by responding to walk-ins, hotline calls, and scheduled appointments, while maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with organizational and legal standards.
• Serve as a liaison with DCYF and the Monadnock Region Child Advocacy Center to strengthen community response through enhanced communication, coordination, and shared accountability for survivor and child safety.
• Work closely with DCYF staff to identify and respond to cases involving both domestic violence and child abuse, providing consultation, education, and advocacy that strengthen trauma-informed and survivor-centered practice within DCYF and partner agencies.
• Engage in supervision, reflection, and collaboration with colleagues across programs to strengthen advocacy practice, ensure consistency in DCYF work, and support high-quality, survivor-centered care.
• Contribute to community outreach and public education efforts that promote safety, equity, and understanding of family violence while raising awareness of available support and resources.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, demonstrating diplomacy, tact, and respect in collaboration with survivors and partner agencies.
• Practices reflective self-awareness, protects confidentiality, and maintains boundaries.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, sex trafficking, and their co-occurrence with child abuse.
• Knowledge of local social services and community resources.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and survivor advocacy.
• Strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Brings a data-informed mindset and confidence using computers, databases, and digital tools.

Additional Requirements

• Participation in CSC’s on-call rotation as appropriate, offering after-hours support for survivors and community partners (additional compensation at a per-diem rate). CSC recognizes that capacity for on-call participation varies and supports open communication around availability.
• Completion of advocacy training (NH RSA 173-C), continuing education, and DCYF Core Training.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Monadnock region.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and criminal background checks.
• Residency within the Monadnock region (or willingness to relocate).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $25-$26.50 per hour, commensurate with education and experience and reviewed in line with CSC’s existing compensation structure.
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in CSC’s retirement savings program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CSC believes that building safety and justice in our community starts with equity inside our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace where people of every race, gender, identity, ability, and life experience are respected and valued. Survivors and people with lived experience are encouraged to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the role. CSC is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@cscnh.org

Pay: $25.00 - $26.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27