Prevention Specialist II – My Body Belongs To Me

Prevention Specialist II – Child Abuse Prevention Services

Bilingual Required – Spanish

Hourly rate: $20 + $1 Bilingual Certification Required to remain in this role
Full-time: 40 hours per week

On-Site, and in the field, employees will be expected to work at their assigned worksite in Ventura.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Prevention Team is part of the Family Violence Intervention Services Department and conducts school-based prevention programing and specialized community training, education and outreach in the areas of child abuse, family violence, teen dating violence and human trafficking. This position reports to the Prevention Services Program Manager and assists with planning and coordination of child abuse prevention programs, activities, outreach, and educational workshops on the topics of child abuse, family and teen dating violence.

 DUTIES:

1. Develop and organize the planning and scheduling of child abuse prevention programs and their activities.
2. Coordinate community education presentations and outreach activities with schools, community-based organizations and private agencies.
3. Facilitate communication with local schools and community-based organizations to market prevention programs and work collaboratively with team members to initiate and respond to local school and community requests for presentations.
4. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with schools, community organizations, parents, volunteers, youth organizations and other agencies participating in prevention programs and serve as liaison between Interface and other community entities.
5. Facilitate evidence-informed programing as assigned for educators, youth, parents, community agencies and partners on the topics of child abuse, teen dating violence, family violence and human trafficking in person and through virtual platforms.
6. Facilitate presentations for children and youth, school staff, administrators, parents and caregivers, and community partners to raise awareness and knowledge of child sexual abuse prevention.
7. Provide crisis counseling and culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance to potential victims identified through presentations and outreach.
8. Provide support and assistance with the planning, coordination and facilitation of the Domestic Violence Counselor and Human Trafficking Caseworker Training.
9. Contribute to research-informed approaches to primary prevention, development and implementation of best practices, evidence-based training curricula and creativity for maintenance of social media and virtual education components.
10. Develop, maintain, update, and distribute program materials and resources as needed; keep management informed of program progress, needs, activities and community involvement.
11. Ensure completion of required documentation, statistics and program evaluations for prevention programs as required on a monthly basis including pre and post surveys, volunteer activity, outreach events and community involvement.
12. Participate in assigned meetings, workshops or committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions and remaining knowledgeable within assigned program service areas.
13. Represent agency at assigned community meetings, taskforces, councils, workgroups and participate in staff meetings, supervision, in service training and agency activities as applicable.
14. Participate in community outreach and family violence prevention and awareness activities including speaking engagements as needed.
15. Support a positive working environment and work successfully as a member of the team.
16. Provide information and referrals for domestic violence services, mental health, and other appropriate community-based services as needed.
17. Serve as a mandated reporter of child and elder abuse as required.
18. Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Requires a minimum of an B.A./B.S. degree in related field or A.A. with 2 years of experience working with family violence or child abuse prevention.
2. Extensive knowledge of family systems, domestic violence, child abuse and family violence prevention required.
3. Minimum 2-years of experience with public speaking and ability to engage a wide range of audiences required.
4. Experience working with family violence related issues such as intimate partner violence, child abuse, sexual assault or teen dating violence is required.
5. Experience working with children, families and educators required.
6. Must have firm knowledge and understanding of mandated reporting laws.
7. Self-Motivation, initiative and strong relationship building skills required.
8. Experience working with educators, social service providers, and other community organizations required.
9. Must be sensitive and competent to serve clients from diverse cultures.
10. Excellent written/verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills required.
11. Must be able to work independently and in a team and maintain flexibility.
12. Requires computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Zoom, Canva, Outlook and the internet.
13. Flexibility of schedule required, evening and weekend work may be required.
14. Requires completion of Domestic Violence Counselor and Human Trafficking Caseworker Training (CA Evidence Code Section 1037.1 & 1038.2) within three months of hire.
15. Bilingual in Spanish required with ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
16. Successful background and criminal clearance required and maintained, including but not limited to California Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI, Child Abuse Index and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Proof of a valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance (listed as covered), pass and maintain driving approval as required by our insurer.