Crime Victims' Center of Chester County, Inc: Director of Prevention Education
CVC is looking for a passionate and dedicated professional to lead our Prevention and Education Department. The Director of Prevention and Education will supervise the activities and personnel of CVC’s Prevention/ Education Program and Primary Prevention and promote general knowledge of victimization issues throughout Chester County.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Outreach Responsibilities
- Develop educational materials including trainings, presentations, professional workshops, programming, and resources on the topics of healthy communities and prevention efforts of CVC directed towards:
- School Teachers and other Professionals
- Private Companies/Businesses
- Other Community Serving Organizations.
- Develop, schedule and conduct public education/awareness programs:
- Schedule speaking engagements when requested.
- Assign speakers for CVC’s prevention/education programs.
- Assist volunteer coordinator with trainings for volunteers who speak on behalf of the agency.
- Serve as a speaker/presenter in education/training programs. Conduct primary prevention programs and professional in-service trainings.
- Assure that all agency training materials are current and accurate, and in line with best practices for the Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence.
- Build and maintain relationships with Campus Stakeholders in prevention/education efforts.
- Act as agency spokesperson at community wide events/ trainings and fundraising events/ meetings.
- Market to local for and non-profit organizations to provide Prevention/ Education trainings or education to their staff and volunteers.
SupSupervisor Responsibilities
- Supervise CVC’s Prevention and Education Department
- Serve as a part of the Leadership Team and support in policy making and implementation for the Agency.
- Assist in the regular evaluation of prevention/ education efforts including the review of evaluation and response data..
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for Prevention/Education Program Staff.
- Assist in regular evaluation of educational efforts and implement programmatic changes where appropriate.
- Provide direct services to victims and their families as needed.
- Act as On-Call Supervisor for CVC staff and volunteers on weekend hotline rotations when needed.
- Adhere to the CVC policies and procedures which support the goals and mission of CVC and meet funding requirements.
- Responsible for the maintenance of data on Prevention/ Education and Community Outreach efforts including entering monthly data into the current CVC database.
- Produce reports on Prevention/ Education, Primary Prevention and Community Outreach efforts as required by CVC’s CEO and funding sources.
- Maintain a library of agency materials.
- Perform all other duties as required by the CEO and VP of Operations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in human services focused field preferred
- A minimum of two year's experience in victim services, education or a related field preferred.
- At least one year of Supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong communication (oral and written) skills.
- Strong organizational, leadership and public speaking skills.
- Ability to assume responsibility and make decisions.
- Skill in problem solving and crisis response.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, volunteers, other agencies and the public.
REQUIRED TRAINING/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Within six months of appointment to the position, the Community Outreach/Primary Prevention Specialist must provide evidence of successful completion of the Sexual Assault Counselor Training provided by CVC.
- Must attend all training required by PCAR, PCCD or any other funder.
- Must possess a current valid drivers license, have the use of an automobile during the working hours.
- Will be expected to commute weekly to the West Chester Office and presentations as required at locations within Chester County.
- Must show evidence of proper automobile insurance coverage.
- A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal History and FBI Clearance must be obtained upon employment.
Salary: $50,000
To apply please visit the job listing on Indeed or email your resume and letter of interest to Christine Zaccarelli at christinez@cvcofcc.org