What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Education Coordinator position at YWCA Carlisle?
YWCA CarlisleCumberland County is looking for a Prevention Ed Coordinator to provide school-based prevention education programming in the fields of anti-sexual violence, anti-human trafficking, and the promotion of empowerment as it relates to our mission. YWCA CarlisleCumberland County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. This position will act as the lead facilitator of school-based prevention education programing in Cumberland County School Districts. The positions will also ensure all educational programming initiatives are conducted professionally, responsibly, and ethically. This position will have some opportunity for direct services and hotline support to victims, survivors, and non-offending significant others of sexual violence and human trafficking. This position is considered a highly functioning, professional staff member a part of our implementation team and provides mentorship and resources for staff, interns, and volunteers as it relates to educational programming.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates all school-based and community prevention education programs on behalf of the YWCA Carlisle and Cumberland County under the supervision of the VP of programs.
- Acts as lead facilitator for school-based programs, anticipate spending 20-30 hours a week in Cumberland County school settings.
- Assigns school-based and community prevention education programs to members of the direct services team.
- Provides hotline coverage shifts and direct services outside of peak seasons for educational programs, as needed/assigned. Direct services include counseling, hotline calls, in-person accompaniments to hospital, court room and police settings, and more.
- Work collaboratively with other team members and VP of Programs to ensure all systems and protocols are being followed to maintain up to date and accurate information.
- Spearheads the creation of new educational programming in the fields of anti-sexual violence, human trafficking, and the promotion of empowerment as it relates to our mission.
- Research evidence-based curricula and best practices on successful programming across the national YWCA network to assess viability in Cumberland County. Drive and assist as needed in creating new curriculum and programs.
- Remains current with new prevention strategies in the fields of anti-sexual violence, human trafficking, and the promotion of empowerment as it relates to our mission.
- Builds relationships with partner agencies to promote agency's mission and initiatives.
- Ensures records are kept accurately and confidentially according to agency standards.
- Completes 40 hours of Sexual Assault Counselor Training within the new hire probation period.
- Complete 10 hours of skills development through various meetings, conferences, networking events with community agencies on an annual basis.
- Flexible schedule required – may need to work evening and occasional weekend hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned
EducationExperience:
- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field or related work/volunteer experience.
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field or related work/volunteer experience.
- Demonstrated experience in presenting trainings and workshop to youth.
- Strong competency/experience working with historically marginalized populations.
- Preference for Bilingual candidates.
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License as regular weekly travel throughout the county needed as part of community outreach and program presentations.
- Ability to provide current, acceptable clearances (Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and National Sex Offender Registry) in accordance with YWCA policies.
- Commitment to serving all clients in a manner which facilitates healing and empowerment.
- Has or acquires basic knowledge of YWCA computer system. (Windows, Microsoft Office)
- Commitment to the YWCA mission.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Hourly
- $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance – agency paid
- DentalVision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time offFlex time
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Overnight and weekend hotline coverage stipends
Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible
Schedule:
- 40 hours a week
- Business hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Additional regular on call coverage rotation for evenings and weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carlisle, PA 17013: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- Must reside within 1-hour of Carlisle office location (Required)
Work Location:
In person, Carlisle, PA
- Travel required throughout Cumberland County (Satellite office located in Enola for Direct Services)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Able to pass background checks
- Able to become SAC certified (training provided by agency)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000