What are the responsibilities and job description for the Violence Prevention Instructor position at YWCA of Western Massachusetts?
Violence Prevention Instructor_FT Full Time Springfield, MA, US
Requisition ID: 2003 Salary Range: \$25.64 To \$25.64 Hourly Reports to:
Violence Prevention Supervisor Schedule: Monday- Friday; 37.5 hours per
week; with flexibility to respond to programmatic needs Grant timeline
(2 years) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to
eliminating racism and empowering women. The YW provides a safe place
for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Our programs
and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for
survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy,
community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for
youth. The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke,
Northampton, Westfield, And Our Primary Springfield Campus. Summary The
Violence Prevention Instructor will deliver evidence-based violence
prevention curricula to youth ages 12-18, who live in Hampden County.
The Prevention Instructor will leverage existing YWCA partnerships with
area schools and youth serving organizations while forging new
partnerships to deliver the evidence-based curriculum. The Prevention
Instructor will forge new partnerships through networking and
relationship building with public schools, private schools, youth
serving organizations and charter schools in Hampden County. By
partnering with community programs the Violence Prevention Instructor
will be able to engage youth in critical prevention services, equipping
them with the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent exploitation in
their lives. The Violence Prevention Instructor will also organize
trainings for the YWCA agency and staff in its various programs,
including its emergency shelter, supportive housing program, young
parent living programs, rape crisis center, community based domestic
violence counseling and hotline. These staff trainings will cover how
these programs, especially those that interact with youth, can embed
violence prevention into their policies and procedures and their
day-to-day interactions with clients. Qualifications: Must be committed
to the YWCA agency mission and be able to support its vision actively
and responsibly in a positive manner within the agency as well as the
community; Bachelor\'s degree required; Experience in collaborating with
nonprofit organizations, public schools, and colleges; Experience in
working with youth in urban school settings Experience in working with
at risk youth Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism
and bias; Experience in public speaking and/or group facilitation;
English / Spanish language proficiency preferred; Excellent verbal and
written communication skills; and Excellent organizational and team
collaboration skills Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution - Ability
to manage challenging situations, mediate conflicts, and provide
appropriate support to youth in crisis. SEE THE YWCA WEBSITE FOR
Requisition ID: 2003 Salary Range: \$25.64 To \$25.64 Hourly Reports to:
Violence Prevention Supervisor Schedule: Monday- Friday; 37.5 hours per
week; with flexibility to respond to programmatic needs Grant timeline
(2 years) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to
eliminating racism and empowering women. The YW provides a safe place
for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Our programs
and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for
survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy,
community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for
youth. The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke,
Northampton, Westfield, And Our Primary Springfield Campus. Summary The
Violence Prevention Instructor will deliver evidence-based violence
prevention curricula to youth ages 12-18, who live in Hampden County.
The Prevention Instructor will leverage existing YWCA partnerships with
area schools and youth serving organizations while forging new
partnerships to deliver the evidence-based curriculum. The Prevention
Instructor will forge new partnerships through networking and
relationship building with public schools, private schools, youth
serving organizations and charter schools in Hampden County. By
partnering with community programs the Violence Prevention Instructor
will be able to engage youth in critical prevention services, equipping
them with the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent exploitation in
their lives. The Violence Prevention Instructor will also organize
trainings for the YWCA agency and staff in its various programs,
including its emergency shelter, supportive housing program, young
parent living programs, rape crisis center, community based domestic
violence counseling and hotline. These staff trainings will cover how
these programs, especially those that interact with youth, can embed
violence prevention into their policies and procedures and their
day-to-day interactions with clients. Qualifications: Must be committed
to the YWCA agency mission and be able to support its vision actively
and responsibly in a positive manner within the agency as well as the
community; Bachelor\'s degree required; Experience in collaborating with
nonprofit organizations, public schools, and colleges; Experience in
working with youth in urban school settings Experience in working with
at risk youth Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism
and bias; Experience in public speaking and/or group facilitation;
English / Spanish language proficiency preferred; Excellent verbal and
written communication skills; and Excellent organizational and team
collaboration skills Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution - Ability
to manage challenging situations, mediate conflicts, and provide
appropriate support to youth in crisis. SEE THE YWCA WEBSITE FOR
Salary : $26